Applecross Primary School vs St Pius X Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Applecross Primary School
Applecross · Government primary · K-6
571 students · ICSEA 1155
St Pius X Catholic School
Manning · Catholic primary · PP-6
172 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Applecross Primary School Applecross WA | St Pius X Catholic School Manning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 583 | #34 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #532 of 4,908 | #557 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 571 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 279 | 85 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Applecross 6153 | Manning 6152 |
| Council area | Melville | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5010 | www.stpiusx.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.0 vs 74.8).
- •Applecross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1136), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Pius X Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.8).
- •Applecross Primary School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 172.
- •Applecross Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -7%).
- •Applecross Primary School is a government school while St Pius X Catholic School is a catholic 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 Applecross Primary School better than St Pius X Catholic 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 Applecross Primary School and St Pius X Catholic School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Applecross and Manning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Applecross Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X Catholic School has 17.0.
How do Applecross Primary School and St Pius X Catholic School rank in WA?
Applecross Primary School is 32nd of 583 and St Pius X Catholic School is 34th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.