Muirfield High School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Muirfield High School
North Rocks · Government high school · 7-12
836 students · ICSEA 1082
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Baulkham Hills South · Catholic primary · K-6
403 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Muirfield High School North Rocks NSW | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Baulkham Hills South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 539 | #331 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #298 of 1,472 | #1093 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 836 | 403 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 444 | 204 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.6 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Rocks 2151 | Baulkham Hills South 2153 |
| Council area | Parramatta | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | muirfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ololbhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.5 vs 69.1).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Muirfield High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.5).
- •Muirfield High School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 403.
- •Muirfield 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 Muirfield High School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Muirfield High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between North Rocks and Baulkham Hills South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Muirfield High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 18.5.
How do Muirfield High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School rank in NSW?
Muirfield High School is 117th of 539 and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 331st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.