Aranmore Catholic College vs Bob Hawke College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aranmore Catholic College
Leederville · Catholic high school · 7-12
739 students · ICSEA 991
Bob Hawke College
Subiaco · Government high school · 7-12
1,972 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Aranmore Catholic College Leederville WA | Bob Hawke College Subiaco WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 140 | #3 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #799 of 1,472 | #61 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 739 | 1,972 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 372 | 945 / 1,027 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 115 | 372 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 271 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +625% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 128.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 50.2 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Leederville 6007 | Subiaco 6008 |
| Council area | Vincent | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aranmore.wa.edu.au/ | bobhawkecollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bob Hawke College scores higher on the Success Index (80.6 vs 46.8).
- •Bob Hawke College has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aranmore Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
- •Bob Hawke College is the larger school with 1,972 students compared with 739.
- •Bob Hawke College has grown faster over five years (625% vs 4%).
- •Aranmore Catholic College is a catholic school while Bob Hawke College 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 Aranmore Catholic College better than Bob Hawke College?
On the Success Index, Bob Hawke College ranks higher (80.6 vs 46.8 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 Aranmore Catholic College and Bob Hawke College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Leederville and Subiaco in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aranmore Catholic College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bob Hawke College has 15.4.
How do Aranmore Catholic College and Bob Hawke College rank in WA?
Aranmore Catholic College is 64th of 140 and Bob Hawke College is 3rd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.