Our Lady Help of Christians School vs St Andrew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 239 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Murtoa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 1020
St Andrew's School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Murtoa VIC | St Andrew's School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #533 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 9 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 3 | 136 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Murtoa 3390 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olhcmurtoa.catholic.edu.au | www.sawerribee.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 55.3).
- •St Andrew's School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 9.
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 St Andrew's School?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's School ranks higher (64.8 vs 55.3 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 Our Lady Help of Christians School and St Andrew's School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Murtoa and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians School and St Andrew's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is unranked and St Andrew's School is 533rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.