Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School vs Pymble Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
West Pymble · Catholic primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 1174
Pymble Ladies' College
Pymble · Independent combined · K-12
2,501 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School West Pymble NSW | Pymble Ladies' College Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 1,619 | #19 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #75 of 4,908 | #57 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 104 | 2,501 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 47 | 2,501 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 291 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 286 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 279.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 193.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Pymble 2073 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olpsdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.2 vs 83.6).
- •Pymble Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1174), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pymble Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.1).
- •Pymble Ladies' College is the larger school with 2,501 students compared with 104.
- •Pymble Ladies' College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -22%).
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Pymble Ladies' College is an independent 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 of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School better than Pymble Ladies' College?
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 Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School and Pymble Ladies' College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Pymble and Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pymble Ladies' College has 8.9.
How do Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School and Pymble Ladies' College rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is 19th of 1,619 and Pymble Ladies' College is 19th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.