Our Lady Star of the Sea School vs Surfside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 138 m 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
Surfside Primary School
Ocean Grove · Government primary · Prep-6
545 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea School Ocean Grove VIC | Surfside Primary School Ocean Grove VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 1,290 | #389 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #803 of 4,908 | #961 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 593 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 300 | 257 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ocean Grove 3226 | Ocean Grove 3226 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au | www.surfsideps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 70.7).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 545.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School is a catholic school while Surfside 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 Surfside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of the Sea School ranks higher (72.3 vs 70.7 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 Star of the Sea School and Surfside Primary School?
About 138 m in a straight line, between Ocean Grove and Ocean Grove 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 Surfside Primary School has 14.6.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea School and Surfside Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School is 346th of 1,290 and Surfside Primary School is 389th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.