Attadale Primary School vs Our Lady of Fatima School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Attadale Primary School
Attadale · Government primary · K-6
440 students · ICSEA 1137
Our Lady of Fatima School
Palmyra · Catholic primary · PP-6
156 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Attadale Primary School Attadale WA | Our Lady of Fatima School Palmyra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 583 | #44 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #747 of 4,908 | #650 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 440 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 234 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Attadale 6156 | Palmyra 6157 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | attadaleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.olof.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.9 vs 73.8).
- •Attadale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.7).
- •Attadale Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 156.
- •Attadale Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -15%).
- •Attadale Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Fatima 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 Attadale Primary School better than Our Lady of Fatima 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 Attadale Primary School and Our Lady of Fatima School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Attadale and Palmyra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Attadale Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Fatima School has 12.2.
How do Attadale Primary School and Our Lady of Fatima School rank in WA?
Attadale Primary School is 55th of 583 and Our Lady of Fatima School is 44th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.