St Brendan's School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 285 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brendan's School
Lakes Entrance · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1017
St Brendan's School
Shepparton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
347 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | St Brendan's School Lakes Entrance VIC | St Brendan's School Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #716 of 1,290 | #788 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2128 of 4,908 | #2369 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 246 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 117 | 179 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lakes Entrance 3909 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lakesent.catholic.edu.au | www.sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 54.5).
- •St Brendan's School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •St Brendan's School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 246.
- •St Brendan's School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
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 St Brendan's School better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's School ranks higher (57.4 vs 54.5 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 St Brendan's School and St Brendan's School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Lakes Entrance and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brendan's School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 14.5.
How do St Brendan's School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
St Brendan's School is 716th of 1,290 and St Brendan's School is 788th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.