Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment vs Our Lady of the Way School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment
Reservoir · Independent primary · Prep-6
53 students · ICSEA 1032
Our Lady of the Way School
Kingsbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment Reservoir VIC | Our Lady of the Way School Kingsbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #335 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 53 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 31 | 85 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 0% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Kingsbury 3083 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maharishischool.vic.edu.au | www.olwkingsbury.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 57.5).
- •Our Lady of the Way School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.0).
- •Our Lady of the Way School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 53.
- •Our Lady of the Way School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -20%).
- •Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment is a independent school while Our Lady of the Way 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 Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment better than Our Lady of the Way School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way School ranks higher (72.8 vs 57.5 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 Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment and Our Lady of the Way School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Kingsbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Way School has 13.0.
How do Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment and Our Lady of the Way School rank in VIC?
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment is unranked and Our Lady of the Way School is 335th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.