Earlwood Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 458 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Earlwood Public School
Earlwood · Government primary · K-6
600 students · ICSEA 1107
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Earlwood · Catholic primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Earlwood Public School Earlwood NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Earlwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 1,619 | #147 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #445 of 4,908 | #551 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 600 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 332 | 193 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Earlwood 2206 | Earlwood 2206 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | earlwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ololearlwood.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Earlwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 74.8).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Earlwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Earlwood Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 374.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
- •Earlwood 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 Earlwood Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Earlwood Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 74.8 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 Earlwood Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Earlwood and Earlwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earlwood Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Earlwood Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Earlwood Public School is 119th 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.