Aranmore Catholic College vs Perth Modern School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 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
Perth Modern School
Subiaco · Government high school · 7-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1230
| Measure | Aranmore Catholic College Leederville WA | Perth Modern School Subiaco WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 140 | #10 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #799 of 1,472 | #145 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 739 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 372 | 652 / 820 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 115 | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 249 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1230 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 105.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Leederville 6007 | Subiaco 6008 |
| Council area | Vincent | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aranmore.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4042 |
The verdict
- •Perth Modern School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 46.8).
- •Perth Modern School has the higher ICSEA (1230 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aranmore Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Perth Modern School is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 739.
- •Aranmore Catholic College is a catholic school while Perth Modern 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 Aranmore Catholic College better than Perth Modern School?
On the Success Index, Perth Modern School ranks higher (75.8 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 Perth Modern School?
About 2.1 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 Perth Modern School has 14.0.
How do Aranmore Catholic College and Perth Modern School rank in WA?
Aranmore Catholic College is 64th of 140 and Perth Modern School is 10th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.