Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Forestville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1145, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 282 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Forestville NSW 2087. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School ranks 111th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Vern Barnett School, Forestville, an independent primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School scores 1145, above average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Forestville | 0.7 km | 1141 | 4 lower | 462 |
| Frenchs Forest Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Frenchs Forest | 1.0 km | 1123 | 22 lower | 218 |
| Killarney Heights High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Killarney Heights | 1.4 km | 1132 | 13 lower | 969 |
| The Forest High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Frenchs Forest | 1.4 km | 1062 | 83 lower | 769 |
| Killarney Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Killarney Heights | 1.7 km | 1150 | 5 higher | 661 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School offer?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1145, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School has 282 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School are Aspect Vern Barnett School, Forestville (0.1 km), Forestville Montessori School (0.3 km), Aspect Vern Barnett School (0.4 km).
Where is Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School located?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School is located in Forestville, NSW 2087. Visit the school website at http://www.olgcdbb.catholic.edu.au.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School official website