Our Lady of Fatima School vs Palmyra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 776 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Fatima School
Palmyra · Catholic primary · PP-6
156 students · ICSEA 1116
Palmyra Primary School
Palmyra · Government primary · K-6
536 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima School Palmyra WA | Palmyra Primary School Palmyra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 583 | #67 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #650 of 4,908 | #874 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 156 | 536 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 84 | 255 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Palmyra 6157 | Palmyra 6157 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olof.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5366 |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 71.5).
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.8).
- •Palmyra Primary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 156.
- •Palmyra Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima School is a catholic school while Palmyra 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 Our Lady of Fatima School better than Palmyra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Fatima School ranks higher (73.8 vs 71.5 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 Our Lady of Fatima School and Palmyra Primary School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Palmyra and Palmyra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Fatima School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmyra Primary School has 17.8.
How do Our Lady of Fatima School and Palmyra Primary School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Fatima School is 44th of 583 and Palmyra Primary School is 67th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.