Our Lady of the Pines School vs Serpell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Pines School
Donvale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
404 students · ICSEA 1108
Serpell Primary School
Templestowe · Government primary · Prep-6
1,231 students · ICSEA 1173
| Measure | Our Lady of the Pines School Donvale VIC | Serpell Primary School Templestowe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 1,290 | #183 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #86 of 4,908 | #351 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 404 | 1,231 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 213 | 572 / 659 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 145 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1173 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Templestowe 3106 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olopdonvale.catholic.edu.au | www.serpellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Pines School scores higher on the Success Index (82.9 vs 77.7).
- •Serpell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Pines School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.6).
- •Serpell Primary School is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 404.
- •Our Lady of the Pines School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 8%).
- •Our Lady of the Pines School is a catholic school while Serpell 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 of the Pines School better than Serpell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Pines School ranks higher (82.9 vs 77.7 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 of the Pines School and Serpell Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Donvale and Templestowe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Pines School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Serpell Primary School has 17.6.
How do Our Lady of the Pines School and Serpell Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Pines School is 54th of 1,290 and Serpell Primary School is 183rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.