Our Holy Redeemer School vs St Cecilia's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Holy Redeemer School
Surrey Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1180
St Cecilia's School
Glen Iris · Catholic primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Our Holy Redeemer School Surrey Hills VIC | St Cecilia's School Glen Iris VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 1,290 | #22 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #13 of 4,908 | #32 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 198 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 115 | 121 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1180 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Surrey Hills 3127 | Glen Iris 3146 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ohrsurreyhills.catholic.edu.au | www.scgleniris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Holy Redeemer School scores higher on the Success Index (88.3 vs 85.4).
- •Our Holy Redeemer School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Holy Redeemer School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •St Cecilia's School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 198.
- •Our Holy Redeemer School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 1%).
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 Our Holy Redeemer School better than St Cecilia's School?
On the Success Index, Our Holy Redeemer School ranks higher (88.3 vs 85.4 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 Our Holy Redeemer School and St Cecilia's School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Surrey Hills and Glen Iris in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Holy Redeemer School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Cecilia's School has 14.3.
How do Our Holy Redeemer School and St Cecilia's School rank in VIC?
Our Holy Redeemer School is 9th of 1,290 and St Cecilia's School is 22nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.