Our Lady of Fatima School vs Richmond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km 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
Richmond Primary School
East Fremantle · Government primary · K-6
461 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima School Palmyra WA | Richmond Primary School East Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 583 | #15 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #650 of 4,908 | #338 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 156 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 84 | 230 / 231 |
| 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% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 19.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Palmyra 6157 | East Fremantle 6158 |
| Council area | Melville | East Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olof.wa.edu.au | richmondps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 73.8).
- •Richmond Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 19.7).
- •Richmond Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 156.
- •Richmond Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -15%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima School is a catholic school while Richmond 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 Richmond Primary School?
On the Success Index, Richmond Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 73.8 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 Our Lady of Fatima School and Richmond Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palmyra and East Fremantle 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 Richmond Primary School has 19.7.
How do Our Lady of Fatima School and Richmond Primary School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Fatima School is 44th of 583 and Richmond Primary School is 15th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.