Our Lady of Lourdes School vs West Coast Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 989 m 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
West Coast Steiner School
Nollamara · Independent primary · PP-6
172 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes School Nollamara WA | West Coast Steiner School Nollamara WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 583 | #53 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1377 of 4,908 | #731 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 192 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 89 | 80 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Nollamara 6061 | Nollamara 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ololnoll.wa.edu.au | www.wcss.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •West Coast Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 66.0).
- •West Coast Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Coast Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 172.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School is a catholic school while West Coast Steiner School is an independent 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 Lourdes School better than West Coast Steiner School?
On the Success Index, West Coast Steiner School ranks higher (73.1 vs 66.0 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 West Coast Steiner School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Nollamara and Nollamara 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 West Coast Steiner School has 13.0.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes School and West Coast Steiner School rank in WA?
Our Lady of Lourdes School is 125th of 583 and West Coast Steiner School is 53rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.