Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 237 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School
Sunshine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1070
St Patrick's School
Port Fairy · Catholic primary · Prep-6
180 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School Sunshine VIC | St Patrick's School Port Fairy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 1,290 | #578 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #562 of 4,908 | #1628 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 317 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 162 | 93 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sunshine 3020 | Port Fairy 3284 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olsunshine.catholic.edu.au | www.spportfairy.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 63.2).
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 180.
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -13%).
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 the Immaculate Conception School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School ranks higher (74.7 vs 63.2 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 of the Immaculate Conception School and St Patrick's School?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Sunshine and Port Fairy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 15.0.
How do Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School is 266th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 578th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.