Our Lady of the Pines School vs St John Bosco's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 26 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
St John Bosco's School
Niddrie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
413 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Our Lady of the Pines School Donvale VIC | St John Bosco's School Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 1,290 | #225 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #86 of 4,908 | #454 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 404 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 213 | 213 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Donvale 3111 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Manningham | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olopdonvale.catholic.edu.au | www.sjbniddrie.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Pines School scores higher on the Success Index (82.9 vs 76.2).
- •Our Lady of the Pines School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •St John Bosco's School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 404.
- •Our Lady of the Pines School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -3%).
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 St John Bosco's School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Pines School ranks higher (82.9 vs 76.2 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 Pines School and St John Bosco's School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Donvale and Niddrie 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 St John Bosco's School has 14.6.
How do Our Lady of the Pines School and St John Bosco's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Pines School is 54th of 1,290 and St John Bosco's School is 225th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.