St Luke's School vs Thomastown East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Luke's School
Lalor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 1049
Thomastown East Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | St Luke's School Lalor VIC | Thomastown East Primary School Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #581 of 1,290 | #434 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1637 of 4,908 | #1088 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 313 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 143 | 140 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stlukelr.catholic.edu.au | www.thomastown-east-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thomastown East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 63.1).
- •Thomastown East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Luke's School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.7).
- •Thomastown East Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 313.
- •Thomastown East Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -1%).
- •St Luke's School is a catholic school while Thomastown East 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 Luke's School better than Thomastown East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Thomastown East Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 63.1 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 St Luke's School and Thomastown East Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lalor and Thomastown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Luke's School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomastown East Primary School has 15.7.
How do St Luke's School and Thomastown East Primary School rank in VIC?
St Luke's School is 581st of 1,290 and Thomastown East Primary School is 434th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.