Portland Primary School vs St John's Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Portland Primary School
Portland · Government primary · Prep-6
256 students · ICSEA 981
St John's Lutheran School
Portland · Independent primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Portland Primary School Portland VIC | St John's Lutheran School Portland VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #981 of 1,290 | #857 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3076 of 4,908 | #2631 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 256 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 114 | 68 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 8% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Portland 3305 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.portlandps.vic.edu.au | www.stjohnsportland.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 45.1).
- •St John's Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Portland Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 112.
- •St John's Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 24%).
- •Portland Primary School is a government school while St John's Lutheran School is an independent 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 Portland Primary School better than St John's Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, St John's Lutheran School ranks higher (50.9 vs 45.1 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 Portland Primary School and St John's Lutheran School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Portland Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Lutheran School has 12.2.
How do Portland Primary School and St John's Lutheran School rank in VIC?
Portland Primary School is 981st of 1,290 and St John's Lutheran School is 857th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.