Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School vs Turramurra High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
Turramurra High School
South Turramurra · Government high school · 7-12
987 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School West Pymble NSW | Turramurra High School South Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 1,619 | #150 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #75 of 4,908 | #368 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 104 | 987 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 47 | 441 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | West Pymble 2073 | South Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olpsdbb.catholic.edu.au | turramurra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 66.5).
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
- •Turramurra High School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 104.
- •Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Turramurra High School is a government 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 Turramurra High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 66.5 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 Turramurra High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Pymble and South Turramurra 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 Turramurra High School has 14.4.
How do Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School and Turramurra High School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School is 19th of 1,619 and Turramurra High School is 150th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.