Lauriston Girls' School vs Our Lady of Lourdes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lauriston Girls' School
Armadale · Independent combined · Prep-12
935 students · ICSEA 1199
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Prahran · Catholic primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Lauriston Girls' School Armadale VIC | Our Lady of Lourdes School Prahran VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 90 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 239 | #48 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3 of 1,259 | #74 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 935 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 935 / 0 | 74 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 22.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1199 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 79% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.9 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Armadale 3143 | Prahran 3181 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lauriston.vic.edu.au | www.olprahraneast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lauriston Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (90.2 vs 83.2).
- •Lauriston Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1199 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lauriston Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 12.3).
- •Lauriston Girls' School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 162.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 5%).
- •Lauriston Girls' School is a independent 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 Lauriston Girls' School better than Our Lady of Lourdes School?
On the Success Index, Lauriston Girls' School ranks higher (90.2 vs 83.2 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 Lauriston Girls' School and Our Lady of Lourdes School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Prahran in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lauriston Girls' School has 7.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes School has 12.3.
How do Lauriston Girls' School and Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in VIC?
Lauriston Girls' School is 1st of 239 and Our Lady of Lourdes School is 48th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.