Armadale Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 735 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armadale Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1156
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Prahran · Catholic primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Armadale Primary School Armadale VIC | Our Lady of Lourdes School Prahran VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 1,290 | #48 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #401 of 4,908 | #74 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 123 | 74 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Armadale 3143 | Prahran 3181 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.armadaleps.vic.edu.au | www.olprahraneast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 76.8).
- •Armadale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •Armadale Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 162.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -26%).
- •Armadale Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Armadale Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes School ranks higher (83.2 vs 76.8 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 Armadale Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Armadale and Prahran in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armadale Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes School has 12.3.
How do Armadale Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in VIC?
Armadale Primary School is 202nd of 1,290 and Our Lady of Lourdes School is 48th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.