Liwara Catholic Primary School vs Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Liwara Catholic Primary School
Greenwood · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1092
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
Cloverdale · Catholic primary · PP-6
418 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Liwara Catholic Primary School Greenwood WA | Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Cloverdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 583 | #160 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1436 of 4,908 | #1635 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 394 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 196 | 213 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenwood 6024 | Cloverdale 6105 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.liwara.wa.edu.au | www.nds.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 63.1).
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.8).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 394.
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 Liwara Catholic Primary School better than Notre Dame Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Liwara Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 63.1 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 Liwara Catholic Primary School and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Cloverdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Liwara Catholic Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School has 18.8.
How do Liwara Catholic Primary School and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Liwara Catholic Primary School is 133rd of 583 and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is 160th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.