Aranmore Catholic College vs Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre
Mount Hawthorn · Government special · K-6
28 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Aranmore Catholic College Leederville WA | Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre Mount Hawthorn WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #799 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 739 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 372 | 12 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | – | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 115 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Leederville 6007 | Mount Hawthorn 6016 |
| Council area | Vincent | Vincent |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aranmore.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6069 |
The verdict
- •Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 12.9).
- •Aranmore Catholic College is the larger school with 739 students compared with 28.
- •Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs 4%).
- •Aranmore Catholic College is a catholic school while Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre 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 Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre?
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 Aranmore Catholic College and Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leederville and Mount Hawthorn in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aranmore Catholic College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre has 4.1.
How do Aranmore Catholic College and Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Aranmore Catholic College is 64th of 140 and Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.