Our Lady of Grace School vs St Dominic's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Grace School
North Beach · Catholic primary · PP-6
587 students · ICSEA 1108
St Dominic's School
Innaloo · Catholic primary · PP-6
138 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Our Lady of Grace School North Beach WA | St Dominic's School Innaloo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 583 | #39 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1224 of 4,908 | #630 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 587 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 317 | 65 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Beach 6020 | Innaloo 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olg.wa.edu.au | www.stdominics.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 67.8).
- •St Dominic's School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.1).
- •Our Lady of Grace School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 138.
- •Our Lady of Grace School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 5%).
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 Grace School better than St Dominic's School?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's School ranks higher (74.0 vs 67.8 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 Grace School and St Dominic's School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between North Beach and Innaloo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Grace School has 20.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dominic's School has 11.8.
How do Our Lady of Grace School and St Dominic's School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Grace School is 107th of 583 and St Dominic's School is 39th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.