Our Lady of Victories Primary School vs Shortland Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 789 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Victories Primary School
Shortland · Catholic primary · K-6
130 students · ICSEA 1025
Shortland Public School
Shortland · Government primary · K-6
271 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Our Lady of Victories Primary School Shortland NSW | Shortland Public School Shortland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #704 of 1,619 | #1031 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2153 of 4,908 | #3213 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 130 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 57 | 122 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 28% |
| Suburb | Shortland 2307 | Shortland 2307 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shortland.catholic.edu.au | shortland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Victories Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 43.2).
- •Our Lady of Victories Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shortland Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.7).
- •Shortland Public School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 130.
- •Our Lady of Victories Primary School is a catholic school while Shortland 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 Victories Primary School better than Shortland Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Victories Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 43.2 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 Victories Primary School and Shortland Public School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Shortland and Shortland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Victories Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shortland Public School has 10.2.
How do Our Lady of Victories Primary School and Shortland Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Victories Primary School is 704th of 1,619 and Shortland Public School is 1031st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.