Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.4 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
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Lane Cove · Catholic primary · K-6
502 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School West Pymble NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 1,619 | #34 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #75 of 4,908 | #140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 104 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 47 | 219 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Pymble 2073 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olpsdbb.catholic.edu.au | stmlanecove.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 81.2).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1174), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 104.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -22%).
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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 81.2 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 Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between West Pymble and Lane Cove 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is 19th of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 34th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.