Christ Our Holy Redeemer School vs Mount Waverley Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 936 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School
Oakleigh East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 1065
Mount Waverley Heights Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
443 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Christ Our Holy Redeemer School Oakleigh East VIC | Mount Waverley Heights Primary School Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #576 of 1,290 | #100 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1621 of 4,908 | #169 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 63 | 206 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh East 3166 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cohroakeast.catholic.edu.au | www.mountwaverleyheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 63.2).
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ Our Holy Redeemer School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 135.
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs -47%).
- •Christ Our Holy Redeemer School is a catholic school while Mount Waverley Heights Primary School is a government 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 Christ Our Holy Redeemer School better than Mount Waverley Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Waverley Heights Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 63.2 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 Christ Our Holy Redeemer School and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Oakleigh East and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School has 15.3.
How do Christ Our Holy Redeemer School and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School is 576th of 1,290 and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School is 100th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.