Bardwell Park Infants School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 735 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bardwell Park Infants School
Bardwell Park · Government primary · K-2
33 students · ICSEA 1088
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Earlwood · Catholic primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Bardwell Park Infants School Bardwell Park NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Earlwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #147 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #551 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 33 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 14 | 193 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bardwell Park 2207 | Earlwood 2206 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bardwelpki-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ololearlwood.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 71.5).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bardwell Park Infants School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.5).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 33.
- •Bardwell Park Infants School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Bardwell Park Infants School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 71.5 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 Bardwell Park Infants School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Bardwell Park and Earlwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bardwell Park Infants School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Bardwell Park Infants School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bardwell Park Infants School is unranked and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is 147th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.