Our Lady Help of Christians School vs Warrnambool College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
470 students · ICSEA 1084
Warrnambool College
Warrnambool · Government high school · 7-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Warrnambool VIC | Warrnambool College Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 1,290 | #283 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #696 of 4,908 | #968 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 470 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 235 | 526 / 544 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 166 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 86.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 45.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olhcwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au | www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 39.5).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrnambool College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •Warrnambool College is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 470.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School is a catholic school while Warrnambool College 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 Warrnambool College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (73.4 vs 39.5 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 Warrnambool College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool College has 12.4.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians School and Warrnambool College rank in VIC?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is 312th of 1,290 and Warrnambool College is 283rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.