Our Lady Star of the Sea School vs Wallington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.6 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
Wallington Primary School
Wallington · Government primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea School Ocean Grove VIC | Wallington Primary School Wallington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 1,290 | #812 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #803 of 4,908 | #2444 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 593 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 300 | 49 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ocean Grove 3226 | Wallington 3222 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au | www.wallington-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 53.6).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wallington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 137.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -26%).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School is a catholic school while Wallington 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 Wallington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of the Sea School ranks higher (72.3 vs 53.6 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 Wallington Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Ocean Grove and Wallington 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 Wallington Primary School has 12.8.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea School and Wallington Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School is 346th of 1,290 and Wallington Primary School is 812th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.