Hillcrest Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Primary School
Devonport · Government primary · K-6
211 students · ICSEA 912
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Devonport · Catholic primary · Prep-6
385 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Devonport TAS | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Devonport TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 132 | #59 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4018 of 4,908 | #2996 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 211 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 106 | 192 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 10% |
| Suburb | Devonport 7310 | Devonport 7310 |
| Council area | Devonport | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hillcrestprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.ololshills.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 31.5).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.7).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 211.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
- •Hillcrest Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a catholic 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 Hillcrest Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School ranks higher (46.1 vs 31.5 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 Hillcrest Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Devonport in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School has 17.7.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in TAS?
Hillcrest Primary School is 90th of 132 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 59th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.