Holy Cross Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Primary School
Glenwood · Catholic primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1119
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Baulkham Hills South · Catholic primary · K-6
403 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School Glenwood NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Baulkham Hills South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 1,619 | #331 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #168 of 4,908 | #1093 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 386 | 403 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 185 | 204 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenwood 2768 | Baulkham Hills South 2153 |
| Council area | Blacktown | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcglenwood.catholic.edu.au | www.ololbhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 69.1).
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.5).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 386.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
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 Holy Cross Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 69.1 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 Holy Cross Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Baulkham Hills South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 18.5.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Primary School is 40th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 331st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.