Bert Oldfield Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 725 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bert Oldfield Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 1015
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Seven Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
389 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Bert Oldfield Public School Seven Hills NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #904 of 1,619 | #308 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2787 of 4,908 | #1018 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 389 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 91 | 219 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Seven Hills 2147 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bertoldfie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ololshills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 48.7).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bert Oldfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 175.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -34%).
- •Bert Oldfield 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 Bert Oldfield Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 48.7 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 Bert Oldfield Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Seven Hills and Seven Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bert Oldfield Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 15.9.
How do Bert Oldfield Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School rank in NSW?
Bert Oldfield Public School is 904th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 308th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.