Our Lady of Lourdes School vs Santa Clara School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 14 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
Santa Clara School
St James · Catholic primary · PP-6
192 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes School Nollamara WA | Santa Clara School St James WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 583 | #127 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1377 of 4,908 | #1387 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 192 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 89 | 95 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Nollamara 6061 | St James 6102 |
| Council area | Stirling | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ololnoll.wa.edu.au | www.santaclara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.0 vs 65.9).
- •Santa Clara School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.5).
- •Santa Clara School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 192.
- •Santa Clara School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 2%).
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 Santa Clara 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 Lourdes School and Santa Clara School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Nollamara and St James 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 Santa Clara School has 17.5.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes School and Santa Clara School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Lourdes School is 125th of 583 and Santa Clara School is 127th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.