Our Lady Star of the Sea School vs Point Lonsdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School
Ocean Grove · Catholic primary · Prep-6
593 students · ICSEA 1092
Point Lonsdale Primary School
Point Lonsdale · Government primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea School Ocean Grove VIC | Point Lonsdale Primary School Point Lonsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 1,290 | #267 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #803 of 4,908 | #563 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 593 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 300 | 54 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ocean Grove 3226 | Point Lonsdale 3225 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Queenscliffe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au | www.ptlonsdaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Point Lonsdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 72.3).
- •Point Lonsdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Point Lonsdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.8).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 125.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School is a catholic school while Point Lonsdale 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 Star of the Sea School better than Point Lonsdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Point Lonsdale Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 72.3 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 Star of the Sea School and Point Lonsdale Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Point Lonsdale Primary School has 13.0.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea School and Point Lonsdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School is 346th of 1,290 and Point Lonsdale Primary School is 267th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.