Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs Woodberry Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km 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
Woodberry Learning Centre
Woodberry · Government special · U
26 students · ICSEA 844
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Tarro NSW | Woodberry Learning Centre Woodberry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #767 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2344 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 260 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 128 | 6 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 844 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 50% |
| Suburb | Tarro 2322 | Woodberry 2322 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tarro.catholic.edu.au/ | woodbrylc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 844), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodberry Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 14.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 26.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a catholic school while Woodberry Learning Centre 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 Woodberry Learning Centre?
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 of Lourdes Primary School and Woodberry Learning Centre?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tarro and Woodberry 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 Woodberry Learning Centre has 3.6.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and Woodberry Learning Centre rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 767th of 1,619 and Woodberry Learning Centre is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.