Beresfield Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 994 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beresfield Public School
Beresfield · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 918
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Tarro · Catholic primary · K-6
260 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Beresfield Public School Beresfield NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Tarro NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1530 of 1,619 | #767 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4641 of 4,908 | #2344 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 262 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 134 | 132 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 10% |
| Suburb | Beresfield 2322 | Tarro 2322 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beresfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tarro.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 22.7).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beresfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Beresfield Public School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 260.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -13%).
- •Beresfield 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 Beresfield Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 22.7 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 Beresfield Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Beresfield and Tarro in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beresfield Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 14.9.
How do Beresfield Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School rank in NSW?
Beresfield Public School is 1530th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 767th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.