Bayswater Secondary College vs Our Lady of Lourdes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayswater Secondary College
Bayswater · Government high school · 7-12
256 students · ICSEA 972
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Bayswater · Catholic primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Bayswater Secondary College Bayswater VIC | Our Lady of Lourdes School Bayswater VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 348 | #889 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #758 of 1,472 | #2735 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 256 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 144 | 47 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 3153 | Bayswater 3153 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bayswatersc.vic.edu.au | www.olbayswater.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.2 vs 49.5).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayswater Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.6).
- •Bayswater Secondary College is the larger school with 256 students compared with 85.
- •Bayswater Secondary College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -3%).
- •Bayswater Secondary College 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 Bayswater Secondary College better than Our Lady of Lourdes School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bayswater Secondary College and Our Lady of Lourdes School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Bayswater in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater Secondary College has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes School has 10.6.
How do Bayswater Secondary College and Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in VIC?
Bayswater Secondary College is 219th of 348 and Our Lady of Lourdes School is 889th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.