Deepdene Primary School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 311 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deepdene Primary School
Deepdene · Government primary · Prep-6
353 students · ICSEA 1159
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Deepdene · Catholic primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Deepdene Primary School Deepdene VIC | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Deepdene VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 1,290 | #195 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #506 of 4,908 | #379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 353 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 184 | 60 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Deepdene 3103 | Deepdene 3103 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.deepdeneps.vic.edu.au/ | www.olgcdeepdene.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School scores higher on the Success Index (77.3 vs 75.3).
- •Deepdene Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.3).
- •Deepdene Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 144.
- •Deepdene Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -37%).
- •Deepdene Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 Deepdene Primary School better than Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Good Counsel School ranks higher (77.3 vs 75.3 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 Deepdene Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
About 311 m in a straight line, between Deepdene and Deepdene in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deepdene Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 9.3.
How do Deepdene Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School rank in VIC?
Deepdene Primary School is 245th of 1,290 and Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 195th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.