St Luke's School vs Thomastown Primary 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.
St Luke's School
Lalor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 1049
Thomastown Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | St Luke's School Lalor VIC | Thomastown Primary School Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #581 of 1,290 | #1076 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1637 of 4,908 | #3415 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 313 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 143 | 90 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stlukelr.catholic.edu.au | www.thomastownps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 40.2).
- •St Luke's School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomastown Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •St Luke's School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 176.
- •St Luke's School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -16%).
- •St Luke's School is a catholic school while Thomastown 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's School ranks higher (63.1 vs 40.2 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 Primary School?
About 1.3 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 Primary School has 11.6.
How do St Luke's School and Thomastown Primary School rank in VIC?
St Luke's School is 581st of 1,290 and Thomastown Primary School is 1076th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.