Our Lady of Good Counsel School vs Yuluma Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.7 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
Yuluma Primary School
Innaloo · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Karrinyup WA | Yuluma Primary School Innaloo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 583 | #216 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #981 of 4,908 | #2117 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 152 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 73 | 166 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Karrinyup 6018 | Innaloo 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olgc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5217 |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 57.6).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.3).
- •Yuluma Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 152.
- •Yuluma Primary School has grown faster over five years (40% vs -13%).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School is a catholic school while Yuluma 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 Good Counsel School better than Yuluma Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Good Counsel School ranks higher (70.4 vs 57.6 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Yuluma Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Karrinyup and Innaloo 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 Yuluma Primary School has 16.3.
How do Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Yuluma Primary School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 86th of 583 and Yuluma Primary School is 216th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.