Canterbury South Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury South Public School
Canterbury · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1038
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Earlwood · Catholic primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Canterbury South Public School Canterbury NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Earlwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #793 of 1,619 | #147 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2425 of 4,908 | #551 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 269 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 138 | 193 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Earlwood 2206 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterburs-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 53.8).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 269.
- •Canterbury South Public 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 Canterbury South Public 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 53.8 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 Canterbury South Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Earlwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury South Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Canterbury South Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Canterbury South Public School is 793rd of 1,619 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.