Regency Park Primary School vs St Luke's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 192 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Regency Park Primary School
Wantirna · Government primary · Prep-6
537 students · ICSEA 1068
St Luke's School
Wantirna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Regency Park Primary School Wantirna VIC | St Luke's School Wantirna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 1,290 | #275 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1302 of 4,908 | #583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 537 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 281 | 86 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wantirna 3152 | Wantirna 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.regency-park-ps.vic.edu.au | www.slwantirna.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 66.8).
- •St Luke's School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Luke's School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.4).
- •Regency Park Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 165.
- •St Luke's School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -1%).
- •Regency Park Primary School is a government school while St Luke's 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 Regency Park Primary School better than St Luke's School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's School ranks higher (74.5 vs 66.8 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 Regency Park Primary School and St Luke's School?
About 192 m in a straight line, between Wantirna and Wantirna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Regency Park Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's School has 12.5.
How do Regency Park Primary School and St Luke's School rank in VIC?
Regency Park Primary School is 482nd of 1,290 and St Luke's School is 275th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.