Eltham High School vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham High School
Eltham · Government high school · 7-12
1,326 students · ICSEA 1101
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Eltham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
79 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Eltham High School Eltham VIC | Our Lady Help of Christians School Eltham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #199 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,326 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 627 / 699 | 45 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 244 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.9 | 8.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Eltham 3095 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au | www.olhceltham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eltham High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 70.3).
- •Eltham High School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.1).
- •Eltham High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 79.
- •Eltham High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -56%).
- •Eltham High School is a government 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 Eltham High School better than Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Eltham High School ranks higher (73.3 vs 70.3 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 Eltham High School and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Eltham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 9.1.
How do Eltham High School and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in VIC?
Eltham High School is 82nd of 348 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.