Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs St Martha's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Baulkham Hills South · Catholic primary · K-6
403 students · ICSEA 1119
St Martha's Catholic Primary School
Strathfield · Catholic primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Baulkham Hills South NSW | St Martha's Catholic Primary School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #331 of 1,619 | #160 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1093 of 4,908 | #584 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 403 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 199 | 168 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills South 2153 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | The Hills | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ololbhills.catholic.edu.au | stmstrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 69.1).
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.5).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 315.
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 of Lourdes Primary School better than St Martha's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Martha's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.5 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Martha's Catholic Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills South and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martha's Catholic Primary School has 15.6.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Martha's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 331st of 1,619 and St Martha's Catholic Primary School is 160th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.