Newborough Primary School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 475 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newborough Primary School
Karrinyup · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1086
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Karrinyup · Catholic primary · PP-6
152 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Newborough Primary School Karrinyup WA | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Karrinyup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 583 | #86 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1788 of 4,908 | #981 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 344 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 188 | 79 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Karrinyup 6018 | Karrinyup 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5412 | www.olgc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 61.6).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.9).
- •Newborough Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 152.
- •Newborough Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 Newborough Primary School better than Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Good Counsel School ranks higher (70.4 vs 61.6 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 Newborough Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Karrinyup and Karrinyup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newborough Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 13.1.
How do Newborough Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School rank in WA?
Newborough Primary School is 177th of 583 and Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 86th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.