Deutsche Schule Melbourne vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 541 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deutsche Schule Melbourne
Fitzroy North · Independent primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1186
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Brunswick East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Deutsche Schule Melbourne Fitzroy North VIC | Our Lady Help of Christians School Brunswick East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 1,290 | #101 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #20 of 4,908 | #170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 86 | 129 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy North 3068 | Brunswick East 3057 |
| Council area | Yarra | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dsm.org.au | www.olbrunswickeast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deutsche Schule Melbourne scores higher on the Success Index (86.4 vs 80.5).
- •Deutsche Schule Melbourne has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deutsche Schule Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.9).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 165.
- •Deutsche Schule Melbourne has grown faster over five years (30% vs -26%).
- •Deutsche Schule Melbourne is a independent school while Our Lady Help of Christians 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 Deutsche Schule Melbourne better than Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Deutsche Schule Melbourne ranks higher (86.4 vs 80.5 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 Deutsche Schule Melbourne and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 541 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy North and Brunswick East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deutsche Schule Melbourne has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 11.9.
How do Deutsche Schule Melbourne and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in VIC?
Deutsche Schule Melbourne is 14th of 1,290 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is 101st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.