Notre Dame Catholic Primary School vs South East Language Development Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 951 m 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
South East Language Development Centre
Cloverdale · Government special · K-3
221 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Cloverdale WA | South East Language Development Centre Cloverdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1635 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-3 |
| Students | 418 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 205 | 91 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Cloverdale 6105 | Cloverdale 6105 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nds.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6049 |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South East Language Development Centre has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 18.8).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 221.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -9%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while South East Language Development Centre 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 South East Language Development Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Notre Dame Catholic Primary School and South East Language Development Centre?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Cloverdale and Cloverdale 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 South East Language Development Centre has 8.0.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Primary School and South East Language Development Centre rank in WA?
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is 160th of 583 and South East Language Development Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.