Our Lady Help of Christians School vs Wendouree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Wendouree Primary School
Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
116 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Wendouree VIC | Wendouree Primary School Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #796 of 1,290 | #1267 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2392 of 4,908 | #4453 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 43 | 62 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 12% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olhcwendouree.catholic.edu.au | www.wendoureeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 25.7).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.3).
- •Wendouree Primary School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 101.
- •Wendouree Primary School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -28%).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School is a catholic school while Wendouree 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 Wendouree Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (54.2 vs 25.7 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 Wendouree Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wendouree and Wendouree 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 Wendouree Primary School has 11.3.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians School and Wendouree Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is 796th of 1,290 and Wendouree Primary School is 1267th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.