Notre Dame Catholic Primary School vs St Maria Goretti's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 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
St Maria Goretti's Catholic School
Redcliffe · Catholic primary · PP-6
367 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Cloverdale WA | St Maria Goretti's Catholic School Redcliffe WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 583 | #175 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1635 of 4,908 | #1768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 418 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 205 | 194 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cloverdale 6105 | Redcliffe 6104 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nds.wa.edu.au | www.smg.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 61.8).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Maria Goretti's Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.8).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 367.
- •St Maria Goretti's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 4%).
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 St Maria Goretti's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Notre Dame Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 61.8 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 St Maria Goretti's Catholic School?
About 2.0 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 St Maria Goretti's Catholic School has 15.2.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Primary School and St Maria Goretti's Catholic School rank in WA?
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is 160th of 583 and St Maria Goretti's Catholic School is 175th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.