Our Lady Help of Christians School vs Our Lady of Dolours School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Hendra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 1132
Our Lady of Dolours School
Mitchelton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Hendra QLD | Our Lady of Dolours School Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 804 | #45 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #121 of 4,908 | #502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 179 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 100 | 91 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hendra 4011 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olhchendra.qld.edu.au | www.ourladyofdolours.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (81.6 vs 75.4).
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 159.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -15%).
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 Help of Christians School better than Our Lady of Dolours School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (81.6 vs 75.4 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 Help of Christians School and Our Lady of Dolours School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Hendra and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Dolours School has 13.8.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians School and Our Lady of Dolours School rank in QLD?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is 9th of 804 and Our Lady of Dolours School is 45th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.