Murtoa College vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 208 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murtoa College
Murtoa · Government combined · Prep-12
255 students · ICSEA 959
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Murtoa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Murtoa College Murtoa VIC | Our Lady Help of Christians School Murtoa VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #987 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 255 | 9 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 133 | 6 / 3 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Murtoa 3390 | Murtoa 3390 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Yarriambiack |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.murtoasc.vic.edu.au | www.olhcmurtoa.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 33.8).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murtoa College is the larger school with 255 students compared with 9.
- •Murtoa 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 Murtoa College better than Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (55.3 vs 33.8 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 Murtoa College and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 208 m in a straight line, between Murtoa and Murtoa in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Murtoa College and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in VIC?
Murtoa College is 213th of 239 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.