Our Lady of Lourdes School vs The King David School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 627 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Prahran · Catholic primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 1142
The King David School
Armadale · Independent combined · Prep-12
592 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes School Prahran VIC | The King David School Armadale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 1,290 | #48 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 4,908 | #121 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 162 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 88 | 255 / 337 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 22.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 62.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 41.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Prahran 3181 | Armadale 3143 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olprahraneast.catholic.edu.au | www.kds.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 79.3).
- •The King David School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The King David School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.3).
- •The King David School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 162.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School is a catholic school while The King David School is an independent 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 of Lourdes School better than The King David School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes School ranks higher (83.2 vs 79.3 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 of Lourdes School and The King David School?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Prahran and Armadale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Lourdes School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The King David School has 9.4.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes School and The King David School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Lourdes School is 48th of 1,290 and The King David School is 48th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.