Aranmore Catholic College vs School Of Isolated and Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 952 m 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
School Of Isolated and Distance Education
Leederville · Government combined · K-12
336 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Aranmore Catholic College Leederville WA | School Of Isolated and Distance Education Leederville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 140 | #42 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #799 of 1,472 | #442 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 739 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 372 | 208 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | – | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 115 | 17 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 2.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 157.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 47.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Leederville 6007 | Leederville 6007 |
| Council area | Vincent | Vincent |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aranmore.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4141 |
The verdict
- •School Of Isolated and Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 46.8).
- •School Of Isolated and Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •School Of Isolated and Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (2.1 vs 12.9).
- •Aranmore Catholic College is the larger school with 739 students compared with 336.
- •Aranmore Catholic College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -17%).
- •Aranmore Catholic College is a catholic school while School Of Isolated and Distance Education 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 School Of Isolated and Distance Education?
On the Success Index, School Of Isolated and Distance Education ranks higher (61.2 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 School Of Isolated and Distance Education?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Leederville and Leederville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aranmore Catholic College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and School Of Isolated and Distance Education has 2.1.
How do Aranmore Catholic College and School Of Isolated and Distance Education rank in WA?
Aranmore Catholic College is 64th of 140 and School Of Isolated and Distance Education is 42nd of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.