Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School vs Wilson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School
East Lismore · Catholic primary · K-6
189 students · ICSEA 1001
Wilson Park School
Lismore · Government special · U
83 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School East Lismore NSW | Wilson Park School Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #941 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2906 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 189 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 112 | 31 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 34% |
| Suburb | East Lismore 2480 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lisslism.catholic.edu.au | wilsonpark-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilson Park School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 11.8).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 83.
- •Wilson Park School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -17%).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School is a catholic school while Wilson Park School is a government 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School better than Wilson Park 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School and Wilson Park School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between East Lismore and Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilson Park School has 4.9.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School and Wilson Park School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School is 941st of 1,619 and Wilson Park School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.