Our Lady of Good Counsel School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Karrinyup · Catholic primary · PP-6
152 students · ICSEA 1095
St John's School
Scarborough · Catholic primary · PP-6
164 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Karrinyup WA | St John's School Scarborough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 583 | #83 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #981 of 4,908 | #960 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 152 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 73 | 88 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Karrinyup 6018 | Scarborough 6019 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olgc.wa.edu.au | www.stjohns.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.4 vs 70.7).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 152.
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 Good Counsel School better than St John's School?
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 Our Lady of Good Counsel School and St John's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Karrinyup and Scarborough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 11.8.
How do Our Lady of Good Counsel School and St John's School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 86th of 583 and St John's School is 83rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.