Christ Our Holy Redeemer School vs Oakleigh Primary 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.
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School
Oakleigh East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 1065
Oakleigh Primary School
Oakleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
451 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Christ Our Holy Redeemer School Oakleigh East VIC | Oakleigh Primary School Oakleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #576 of 1,290 | #239 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1621 of 4,908 | #490 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 63 | 218 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh East 3166 | Oakleigh 3166 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cohroakeast.catholic.edu.au | www.oakleighps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oakleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 63.2).
- •Oakleigh Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ Our Holy Redeemer School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.3).
- •Oakleigh Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 135.
- •Oakleigh Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -47%).
- •Christ Our Holy Redeemer School is a catholic school while Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index, Oakleigh Primary School ranks higher (75.6 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 Oakleigh Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oakleigh East and Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh Primary School has 14.3.
How do Christ Our Holy Redeemer School and Oakleigh Primary School rank in VIC?
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School is 576th of 1,290 and Oakleigh Primary School is 239th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.