Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs The Meadows 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
The Meadows Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Seven Hills NSW | The Meadows Public School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #308 of 1,619 | #702 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1018 of 4,908 | #2140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 389 | 335 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 170 | 158 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Seven Hills 2147 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ololshills.catholic.edu.au | themeadows-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 57.3).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Meadows Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 335.
- •The Meadows Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 13%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a catholic school while The Meadows 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 The Meadows Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 57.3 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 The Meadows 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 The Meadows Public School has 11.9.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and The Meadows Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 308th of 1,619 and The Meadows Public School is 702nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.