Holy Name School vs Our Lady of the Way School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name School
Reservoir · Catholic primary · Prep-6
205 students · ICSEA 1078
Our Lady of the Way School
Kingsbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Holy Name School Reservoir VIC | Our Lady of the Way School Kingsbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 1,290 | #335 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1013 of 4,908 | #764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 205 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 111 | 85 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Kingsbury 3083 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hnpe.catholic.edu.au | www.olwkingsbury.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 70.0).
- •Our Lady of the Way School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Name School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •Holy Name School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 167.
- •Our Lady of the Way School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
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 Holy Name School better than Our Lady of the Way School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way School ranks higher (72.8 vs 70.0 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 Holy Name School and Our Lady of the Way School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Kingsbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Name School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Way School has 13.0.
How do Holy Name School and Our Lady of the Way School rank in VIC?
Holy Name School is 403rd of 1,290 and Our Lady of the Way School is 335th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.