Baulkham Hills North Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baulkham Hills North Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
876 students · ICSEA 1130
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Baulkham Hills South · Catholic primary · K-6
403 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Baulkham Hills North Public School Baulkham Hills NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Baulkham Hills South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 1,619 | #331 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #871 of 4,908 | #1093 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 876 | 403 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 448 | 204 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills South 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baulkhamn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ololbhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Baulkham Hills North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 69.1).
- •Baulkham Hills North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baulkham Hills North Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Baulkham Hills North Public School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 403.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -9%).
- •Baulkham Hills North Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Baulkham Hills North Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Baulkham Hills North Public School ranks higher (71.5 vs 69.1 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 Baulkham Hills North Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Baulkham Hills South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baulkham Hills North Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 18.5.
How do Baulkham Hills North Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School rank in NSW?
Baulkham Hills North Public School is 261st of 1,619 and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 331st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.