Mount Rowan Secondary College vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 977 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Rowan Secondary College
Wendouree · Government high school · 7-12
678 students · ICSEA 938
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Wendouree · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Mount Rowan Secondary College Wendouree VIC | Our Lady Help of Christians School Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #272 of 348 | #796 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #943 of 1,472 | #2392 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 678 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 364 | 58 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.9 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mountrowan.net.au | www.olhcwendouree.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 40.3).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.2).
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College is the larger school with 678 students compared with 101.
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College has grown faster over five years (65% vs -28%).
- •Mount Rowan Secondary College is a government school while Our Lady Help of Christians 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 Mount Rowan Secondary College better than Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (54.2 vs 40.3 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 Mount Rowan Secondary College and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Wendouree and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Rowan Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 10.2.
How do Mount Rowan Secondary College and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in VIC?
Mount Rowan Secondary College is 272nd of 348 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is 796th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.