Lucas Primary School
Lucas Primary School is a government primary school in Lucas, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 60th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 527 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Lucas VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lucas Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lucas Primary School ranks 786th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Siena Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Lucas Primary School scores 1029, near average.
School zone
Lucas Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Lucas
Lucas Primary School is located in Lucas, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,956/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 2,994.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lucas suburb profileSchools near Lucas Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lucas Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lucas | 0.2 km | 1055 | 26 higher | 336 |
| St Thomas More SchoolCatholic Primary · Alfredton | 1.8 km | 1087 | 58 higher | 431 |
| Alfredton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alfredton | 2.0 km | 1009 | 20 lower | 527 |
| Ballarat High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lake Gardens | 3.4 km | 1016 | 13 lower | 1,461 |
| Ballarat Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Lake Gardens | 3.4 km | 950 | 79 lower | 453 |
| Loreto CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ballarat | 3.9 km | 1073 | 44 higher | 948 |
| Yuille Park Community CollegeGovernment Combined · Wendouree | 4.2 km | 840 | 189 lower | 209 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lucas Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lucas Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lucas Primary School offer?
Lucas Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Lucas Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lucas Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lucas Primary School?
Lucas Primary School has 527 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lucas Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lucas Primary School are Siena Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), St Thomas More School (1.8 km), Alfredton Primary School (2.0 km).
Where is Lucas Primary School located?
Lucas Primary School is located in Lucas, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.lucasps.vic.edu.au.