Knox Central Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Central Primary School
Boronia · Government primary · Prep-6
75 students · ICSEA 1018
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Bayswater · Catholic primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Knox Central Primary School Boronia VIC | Our Lady of Lourdes School Bayswater VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #889 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2735 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 75 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 36 | 47 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Boronia 3155 | Bayswater 3153 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.knoxcentral.vic.edu.au | www.olbayswater.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Knox Central Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 49.5).
- •Knox Central Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Knox Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.6).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School is the larger school with 85 students compared with 75.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -20%).
- •Knox Central Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Knox Central Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes School?
On the Success Index, Knox Central Primary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 49.5 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 Knox Central Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boronia and Bayswater in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Knox Central Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes School has 10.6.
How do Knox Central Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in VIC?
Knox Central Primary School is unranked and Our Lady of Lourdes School is 889th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.