St Brendan's School vs Toorloo Arm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.0 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
Toorloo Arm Primary School
Lake Tyers Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | St Brendan's School Lakes Entrance VIC | Toorloo Arm Primary School Lake Tyers Beach VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #716 of 1,290 | #1257 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2128 of 4,908 | #4353 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 246 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 117 | 61 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 12% |
| Suburb | Lakes Entrance 3909 | Lake Tyers Beach 3909 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lakesent.catholic.edu.au | www.taps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 27.0).
- •St Brendan's School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toorloo Arm Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •St Brendan's School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 129.
- •St Brendan's School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -23%).
- •St Brendan's School is a catholic school while Toorloo Arm Primary School is a government 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 St Brendan's School better than Toorloo Arm Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's School ranks higher (57.4 vs 27.0 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 Toorloo Arm Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lakes Entrance and Lake Tyers Beach in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brendan's School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toorloo Arm Primary School has 13.1.
How do St Brendan's School and Toorloo Arm Primary School rank in VIC?
St Brendan's School is 716th of 1,290 and Toorloo Arm Primary School is 1257th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.