Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs Seven Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Seven Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
389 students · ICSEA 1076
Seven Hills Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Seven Hills NSW | Seven Hills Public School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #308 of 1,619 | #576 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1018 of 4,908 | #1760 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 389 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 170 | 64 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Seven Hills 2147 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ololshills.catholic.edu.au | sevenhills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 61.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seven Hills Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 131.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -4%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a catholic school while Seven Hills Public 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 of Lourdes Primary School better than Seven Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 61.9 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 Seven Hills Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Seven Hills and Seven Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seven Hills Public School has 11.6.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and Seven Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 308th of 1,619 and Seven Hills Public School is 576th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.