Ngarri Primary School vs Our Lady of the Southern Cross
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ngarri Primary School
Manor Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
779 students · ICSEA 1055
Our Lady of the Southern Cross
Manor Lakes · Catholic primary · Prep-6
486 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Ngarri Primary School Manor Lakes VIC | Our Lady of the Southern Cross Manor Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 1,290 | #138 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1164 of 4,908 | #248 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 779 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 397 / 382 | 246 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 166 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Manor Lakes 3024 | Manor Lakes 3024 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngarrips.vic.edu.au/ | www.olscwyn.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 68.4).
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Ngarri Primary School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 486.
- •Ngarri Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Southern Cross 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 Ngarri Primary School better than Our Lady of the Southern Cross?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Southern Cross ranks higher (79.1 vs 68.4 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 Ngarri Primary School and Our Lady of the Southern Cross?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Manor Lakes and Manor Lakes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngarri Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Southern Cross has 12.6.
How do Ngarri Primary School and Our Lady of the Southern Cross rank in VIC?
Ngarri Primary School is 451st of 1,290 and Our Lady of the Southern Cross is 138th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.