Fitzroy North Primary School vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzroy North Primary School
Fitzroy North · Government primary · Prep-6
363 students · ICSEA 1150
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Brunswick East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Fitzroy North Primary School Fitzroy North VIC | Our Lady Help of Christians School Brunswick East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 1,290 | #101 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #246 of 4,908 | #170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 363 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 183 | 129 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy North 3068 | Brunswick East 3057 |
| Council area | Yarra | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au | www.olbrunswickeast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 79.1).
- •Fitzroy North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fitzroy North Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 249.
- •Fitzroy North Primary 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 Fitzroy North Primary School better than Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (80.5 vs 79.1 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 Fitzroy North Primary School and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fitzroy North and Brunswick East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fitzroy North Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 11.9.
How do Fitzroy North Primary School and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in VIC?
Fitzroy North Primary School is 137th 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.