Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School vs Western English Language School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Western English Language School
Braybrook · Government special · Prep-10
502 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School Sunshine VIC | Western English Language School Braybrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #562 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 317 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 162 | 230 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 5.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 100.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine 3020 | Braybrook 3019 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olsunshine.catholic.edu.au | www.wels.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western English Language School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 13.0).
- •Western English Language School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 317.
- •Western English Language School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -7%).
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School is a catholic school while Western English Language 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 of the Immaculate Conception School better than Western English Language School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School and Western English Language School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sunshine and Braybrook 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 Western English Language School has 5.0.
How do Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School and Western English Language School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School is 266th of 1,290 and Western English Language School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.