Aquinas College vs Shelley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aquinas College
Salter Point · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,332 students · ICSEA 1110
Shelley Primary School
Shelley · Government primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Aquinas College Salter Point WA | Shelley Primary School Shelley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 172 | #25 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #288 of 1,259 | #439 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,332 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,332 | 210 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.3 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.1 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Salter Point 6152 | Shelley 6148 |
| Council area | South Perth | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5579 |
The verdict
- •Shelley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 68.8).
- •Shelley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aquinas College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.7).
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 439.
- •Aquinas College is a catholic school while Shelley Primary School is a government 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 Aquinas College better than Shelley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Shelley Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 68.8 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 Aquinas College and Shelley Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salter Point and Shelley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aquinas College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shelley Primary School has 16.7.
How do Aquinas College and Shelley Primary School rank in WA?
Aquinas College is 27th of 172 and Shelley Primary School is 25th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.