Killara Public School vs Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killara Public School
Killara · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1148
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
West Pymble · Catholic primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 1174
| Measure | Killara Public School Killara NSW | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School West Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 1,619 | #19 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1240 of 4,908 | #75 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 273 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 133 | 57 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1174 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Killara 2071 | West Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | killara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olpsdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 67.6).
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.8).
- •Killara Public School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 104.
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -39%).
- •Killara Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Perpetual Succour 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 Killara Public School better than Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 67.6 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 Killara Public School and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Killara and West Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killara Public School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has 11.1.
How do Killara Public School and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Killara Public School is 403rd of 1,619 and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is 19th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.