Aspect Vern Barnett School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 364 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Vern Barnett School
Forestville · Independent special · U
97 students · ICSEA 1107
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Forestville · Catholic primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Aspect Vern Barnett School Forestville NSW | Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School Forestville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #96 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 97 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 75 | 172 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forestville 2087 | Forestville 2087 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | www.olgcdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Vern Barnett School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 14.5).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 97.
- •Aspect Vern Barnett School is a independent school while Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Aspect Vern Barnett School better than Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspect Vern Barnett School and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School?
About 364 m in a straight line, between Forestville and Forestville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Vern Barnett School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School has 14.5.
How do Aspect Vern Barnett School and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Aspect Vern Barnett School is unranked and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is 96th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.