Our Lady Help of Christians School vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 370 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Wendouree · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1017
St Brendan's School
Lakes Entrance · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Wendouree VIC | St Brendan's School Lakes Entrance VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #796 of 1,290 | #716 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2392 of 4,908 | #2128 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 43 | 129 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Lakes Entrance 3909 |
| Council area | Ballarat | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.olhcwendouree.catholic.edu.au | www.lakesent.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 54.2).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.7).
- •St Brendan's School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 101.
- •St Brendan's School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -28%).
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 Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's School ranks higher (57.4 vs 54.2 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 Brendan's School?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Wendouree and Lakes Entrance in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 13.7.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians School and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is 796th of 1,290 and St Brendan's School is 716th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.