Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs Tarro Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 318 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Tarro · Catholic primary · K-6
260 students · ICSEA 1013
Tarro Public School
Tarro · Government primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 892
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Tarro NSW | Tarro Public School Tarro NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #767 of 1,619 | #1539 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2344 of 4,908 | #4660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 260 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 128 | 58 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 892 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 8.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 31% |
| Suburb | Tarro 2322 | Tarro 2322 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tarro.catholic.edu.au/ | tarro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 22.4).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 892), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tarro Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 115.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -24%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a catholic school while Tarro 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 Tarro Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 22.4 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 Tarro Public School?
About 318 m in a straight line, between Tarro and Tarro in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarro Public School has 13.2.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and Tarro Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 767th of 1,619 and Tarro Public School is 1539th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.