Bayswater South Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 763 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayswater South Primary School
Bayswater · Government primary · Prep-6
339 students · ICSEA 1099
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Bayswater · Catholic primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Bayswater South Primary School Bayswater VIC | Our Lady of Lourdes School Bayswater VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #377 of 1,290 | #889 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 4,908 | #2735 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 339 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 159 | 47 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 3153 | Bayswater 3153 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baysouthps.vic.edu.au | www.olbayswater.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bayswater South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 49.5).
- •Bayswater South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.4).
- •Bayswater South Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 85.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -12%).
- •Bayswater South 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 Bayswater South Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes School?
On the Success Index, Bayswater South Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 49.5 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 Bayswater South Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Bayswater and Bayswater in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater South Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes School has 10.6.
How do Bayswater South Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in VIC?
Bayswater South Primary School is 377th of 1,290 and Our Lady of Lourdes School is 889th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.