Francis Greenway High School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Greenway High School
Beresfield · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 912
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Tarro · Catholic primary · K-6
260 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Francis Greenway High School Beresfield NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Tarro NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #478 of 539 | #767 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1309 of 1,472 | #2344 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 742 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 372 | 132 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 10% |
| Suburb | Beresfield 2322 | Tarro 2322 |
| Council area | Maitland | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | francisgre-h.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 25.0).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Francis Greenway High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.9).
- •Francis Greenway High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 260.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 1%).
- •Francis Greenway High 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 Francis Greenway High School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 25.0 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 Francis Greenway High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Beresfield and Tarro in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Francis Greenway High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 14.9.
How do Francis Greenway High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School rank in NSW?
Francis Greenway High School is 478th of 539 and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 767th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.