Orana Catholic Primary School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orana Catholic Primary School
Willetton · Catholic primary · PP-6
380 students · ICSEA 1095
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Karrinyup · Catholic primary · PP-6
152 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Orana Catholic Primary School Willetton WA | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Karrinyup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 583 | #86 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1789 of 4,908 | #981 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 380 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 200 | 79 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Willetton 6155 | Karrinyup 6018 |
| Council area | Canning | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.orana.wa.edu.au | www.olgc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 61.6).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.2).
- •Orana Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 152.
- •Orana Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -13%).
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 Orana Catholic Primary School better than Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Good Counsel School ranks higher (70.4 vs 61.6 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 Orana Catholic Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Willetton and Karrinyup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orana Catholic Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 13.1.
How do Orana Catholic Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School rank in WA?
Orana Catholic Primary School is 178th of 583 and Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 86th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.