Our Lady of the Way School vs Reservoir High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 928 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Way School
Kingsbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1079
Reservoir High School
Reservoir · Government high school · 7-12
629 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Our Lady of the Way School Kingsbury VIC | Reservoir High School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 1,290 | #174 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #764 of 4,908 | #591 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 167 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 82 | 301 / 328 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 67.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 30.3 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kingsbury 3083 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olwkingsbury.catholic.edu.au | www.reservoirhs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 56.5).
- •Our Lady of the Way School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reservoir High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.0).
- •Reservoir High School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 167.
- •Our Lady of the Way School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
- •Our Lady of the Way School is a catholic school while Reservoir High 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 Way School better than Reservoir High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way School ranks higher (72.8 vs 56.5 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 Way School and Reservoir High School?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Kingsbury and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Way School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reservoir High School has 9.3.
How do Our Lady of the Way School and Reservoir High School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Way School is 335th of 1,290 and Reservoir High School is 174th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.