Notre Dame Catholic Primary School vs Redcliffe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
Cloverdale · Catholic primary · PP-6
418 students · ICSEA 1090
Redcliffe Primary School
Redcliffe · Government primary · K-6
301 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Cloverdale WA | Redcliffe Primary School Redcliffe WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 583 | #346 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1635 of 4,908 | #3164 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 418 | 301 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 205 | 133 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Cloverdale 6105 | Redcliffe 6104 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nds.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5392 |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 43.7).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redcliffe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.8).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 301.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Redcliffe Primary School is a government 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 Notre Dame Catholic Primary School better than Redcliffe Primary School?
On the Success Index, Notre Dame Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 43.7 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 Notre Dame Catholic Primary School and Redcliffe Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cloverdale and Redcliffe in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redcliffe Primary School has 14.8.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Primary School and Redcliffe Primary School rank in WA?
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is 160th of 583 and Redcliffe Primary School is 346th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.