Our Lady of Lourdes School vs Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 203 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Nollamara · Catholic primary · PP-6
192 students · ICSEA 1071
Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
Dunsborough · Catholic primary · PP-6
331 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes School Nollamara WA | Our Lady of the Cape Primary School Dunsborough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 583 | #181 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1377 of 4,908 | #1816 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 192 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 89 | 155 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Nollamara 6061 | Dunsborough 6281 |
| Council area | Stirling | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ololnoll.wa.edu.au | www.ladyofcape.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 61.3).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 192.
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 Lourdes School better than Our Lady of the Cape Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes School ranks higher (66.0 vs 61.3 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 Lourdes School and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Nollamara and Dunsborough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Lourdes School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has 16.2.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes School and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Lourdes School is 125th of 583 and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School is 181st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.