Nollamara Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 852 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nollamara Primary School
Nollamara · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 981
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Nollamara · Catholic primary · PP-6
192 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Nollamara Primary School Nollamara WA | Our Lady of Lourdes School Nollamara WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 583 | #125 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2607 of 4,908 | #1377 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 390 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 188 | 103 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Nollamara 6061 | Nollamara 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5348 | www.ololnoll.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 51.2).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nollamara Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.4).
- •Nollamara Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 192.
- •Nollamara Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 2%).
- •Nollamara Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Nollamara Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes School ranks higher (66.0 vs 51.2 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 Nollamara Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Nollamara and Nollamara in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nollamara Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes School has 15.4.
How do Nollamara Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in WA?
Nollamara Primary School is 282nd of 583 and Our Lady of Lourdes School is 125th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.