Frenchs Forest Public School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frenchs Forest Public School
Frenchs Forest · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1123
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Forestville · Catholic primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Frenchs Forest Public School Frenchs Forest NSW | Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School Forestville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 1,619 | #96 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #781 of 4,908 | #367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 98 | 172 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frenchs Forest 2086 | Forestville 2087 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | frenchsfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olgcdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 72.6).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 218.
- •Frenchs Forest Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -22%).
- •Frenchs Forest Public School is a government 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 Frenchs Forest Public School better than Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 72.6 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 Frenchs Forest Public School and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Frenchs Forest and Forestville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frenchs Forest Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School has 14.5.
How do Frenchs Forest Public School and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Frenchs Forest Public School is 220th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is 96th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.