Forest Street Primary School vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 816 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Street Primary School
Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 919
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Wendouree · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Forest Street Primary School Wendouree VIC | Our Lady Help of Christians School Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1262 of 1,290 | #796 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4401 of 4,908 | #2392 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 232 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 127 | 58 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | foreststreetps.vic.edu.au/ | www.olhcwendouree.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 26.4).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Street Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 101.
- •Forest Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -28%).
- •Forest Street 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 Forest Street Primary School better than Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (54.2 vs 26.4 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 Forest Street Primary School and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Wendouree and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Street Primary School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 10.2.
How do Forest Street Primary School and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in VIC?
Forest Street Primary School is 1262nd of 1,290 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is 796th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.