Macquarie University Special Education Centre vs Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macquarie University Special Education Centre
Macquarie University · Independent special · U
47 students · ICSEA 1074
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
West Pymble · Catholic primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 1174
| Measure | Macquarie University Special Education Centre Macquarie University NSW | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School West Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #19 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #75 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 35 | 57 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1174 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Macquarie University 2109 | West Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/healthy-people/centres/musec-school | www.olpsdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie University Special Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 11.1).
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 47.
- •Macquarie University Special Education Centre has grown faster over five years (9% vs -22%).
- •Macquarie University Special Education Centre is a independent 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 Macquarie University Special Education Centre better than Our Lady of Perpetual Succour 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 Macquarie University Special Education Centre and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Macquarie University and West Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macquarie University Special Education Centre has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has 11.1.
How do Macquarie University Special Education Centre and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Macquarie University Special Education Centre is unranked and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is 19th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.