Nollamara Primary School vs St Lawrence Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km 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
St Lawrence Primary School
Balcatta · Catholic primary · PP-6
200 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Nollamara Primary School Nollamara WA | St Lawrence Primary School Balcatta WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 583 | #205 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2607 of 4,908 | #2018 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 390 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 188 | 109 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Nollamara 6061 | Balcatta 6021 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5348 | www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 51.2).
- •St Lawrence Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nollamara Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.9).
- •Nollamara Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 200.
- •Nollamara Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -4%).
- •Nollamara Primary School is a government school while St Lawrence Primary 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 St Lawrence Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Lawrence Primary School ranks higher (58.9 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 St Lawrence Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nollamara and Balcatta in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nollamara Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Lawrence Primary School has 18.9.
How do Nollamara Primary School and St Lawrence Primary School rank in WA?
Nollamara Primary School is 282nd of 583 and St Lawrence Primary School is 205th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.