Point Lonsdale Primary School vs St Aloysius' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Point Lonsdale Primary School
Point Lonsdale · Government primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1115
St Aloysius' School
Queenscliff · Catholic primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Point Lonsdale Primary School Point Lonsdale VIC | St Aloysius' School Queenscliff VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 1,290 | #431 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #563 of 4,908 | #1084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 125 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 71 | 48 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Point Lonsdale 3225 | Queenscliff 3225 |
| Council area | Queenscliffe | Queenscliffe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ptlonsdaleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.saqueenscliff.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Point Lonsdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 69.2).
- •Point Lonsdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Aloysius' School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.0).
- •Point Lonsdale Primary School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 112.
- •St Aloysius' School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 4%).
- •Point Lonsdale Primary School is a government school while St Aloysius' School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Point Lonsdale Primary School better than St Aloysius' School?
On the Success Index, Point Lonsdale Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 69.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Point Lonsdale Primary School and St Aloysius' School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Point Lonsdale Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius' School has 9.3.
How do Point Lonsdale Primary School and St Aloysius' School rank in VIC?
Point Lonsdale Primary School is 267th of 1,290 and St Aloysius' School is 431st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.