St Luke's School vs Wantirna College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 630 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Luke's School
Wantirna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1098
Wantirna College
Wantirna · Government high school · 7-12
1,458 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | St Luke's School Wantirna VIC | Wantirna College Wantirna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #275 of 1,290 | #163 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #583 of 4,908 | #547 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 165 | 1,458 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 79 | 705 / 753 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 233 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 198 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 115.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 53.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wantirna 3152 | Wantirna 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.slwantirna.catholic.edu.au | wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Luke's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 58.8).
- •St Luke's School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wantirna College is the larger school with 1,458 students compared with 165.
- •St Luke's School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 3%).
- •St Luke's School is a catholic school while Wantirna College 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 Wantirna College?
On the Success Index, St Luke's School ranks higher (74.5 vs 58.8 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 St Luke's School and Wantirna College?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Wantirna and Wantirna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Luke's School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wantirna College has 12.6.
How do St Luke's School and Wantirna College rank in VIC?
St Luke's School is 275th of 1,290 and Wantirna College is 163rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.