Loreto Mandeville Hall vs Our Lady of Lourdes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 690 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto Mandeville Hall
Toorak · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1167
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Prahran · Catholic primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak VIC | Our Lady of Lourdes School Prahran VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 239 | #48 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #95 of 1,259 | #74 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 1,220 / 0 | 74 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.7 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.8 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Toorak 3142 | Prahran 3181 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au | www.olprahraneast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 80.7).
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.3).
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 162.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -4%).
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 Loreto Mandeville Hall better than Our Lady of Lourdes School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes School ranks higher (83.2 vs 80.7 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 Loreto Mandeville Hall and Our Lady of Lourdes School?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Toorak and Prahran in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto Mandeville Hall has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes School has 12.3.
How do Loreto Mandeville Hall and Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in VIC?
Loreto Mandeville Hall is 39th of 239 and Our Lady of Lourdes School is 48th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.