Auburn Primary School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Primary School
Hawthorn East · Government primary · Prep-6
381 students · ICSEA 1162
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Deepdene · Catholic primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Auburn Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Deepdene VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 1,290 | #195 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #114 of 4,908 | #379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 381 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 185 | 60 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Deepdene 3103 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnps.vic.edu.au | www.olgcdeepdene.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Auburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 77.3).
- •Auburn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.8).
- •Auburn Primary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 144.
- •Auburn Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -37%).
- •Auburn Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 Auburn Primary School better than Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
On the Success Index, Auburn Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 77.3 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 Auburn Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Deepdene in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 9.3.
How do Auburn Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School rank in VIC?
Auburn Primary School is 73rd of 1,290 and Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 195th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.