Our Lady Help of Christians School vs Sherbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Eltham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
79 students · ICSEA 1094
Sherbourne Primary School
Briar Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Eltham VIC | Sherbourne Primary School Briar Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 79 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 34 | 25 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -56% | -62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Briar Hill 3088 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olhceltham.catholic.edu.au | www.sherbps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.3 vs 70.0).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.2).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 64.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has grown faster over five years (-56% vs -62%).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School is a catholic school while Sherbourne Primary School is a government 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 Our Lady Help of Christians School better than Sherbourne Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady Help of Christians School and Sherbourne Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Briar Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherbourne Primary School has 12.2.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians School and Sherbourne Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is unranked and Sherbourne Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.