Our Lady of Perpetual Help School vs Ringwood Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 612 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Ringwood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 981
Ringwood Secondary College
Ringwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,516 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Ringwood VIC | Ringwood Secondary College Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1009 of 1,290 | #136 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3171 of 4,908 | #413 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 248 | 1,516 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 126 | 757 / 759 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 245 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 120.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 52.3 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood 3134 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olringwood.catholic.edu.au | www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ringwood Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 43.6).
- •Ringwood Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Ringwood Secondary College is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 248.
- •Ringwood Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -13%).
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a catholic school while Ringwood Secondary 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 of Perpetual Help School better than Ringwood Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ringwood Secondary College ranks higher (64.4 vs 43.6 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 Perpetual Help School and Ringwood Secondary College?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Ringwood and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ringwood Secondary College has 12.6.
How do Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and Ringwood Secondary College rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is 1009th of 1,290 and Ringwood Secondary College is 136th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.