Christ Our Holy Redeemer School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 64 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
St Brigid's School
Gisborne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Christ Our Holy Redeemer School Oakleigh East VIC | St Brigid's School Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #576 of 1,290 | #419 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1621 of 4,908 | #1050 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 63 | 103 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh East 3166 | Gisborne 3437 |
| Council area | Monash | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cohroakeast.catholic.edu.au | www.sbgisborne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 63.2).
- •Christ Our Holy Redeemer School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
- •St Brigid's School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 135.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -47%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Carnegie
Frequently asked questions
Is Christ Our Holy Redeemer School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (69.6 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 St Brigid's School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Oakleigh East and Gisborne 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 St Brigid's School has 11.4.
How do Christ Our Holy Redeemer School and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School is 576th of 1,290 and St Brigid's School is 419th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.