Aranmore Catholic Primary School vs Bold Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aranmore Catholic Primary School
Leederville · Catholic primary · PP-6
179 students · ICSEA 1084
Bold Park Community School
Wembley · Independent combined · PP-12
189 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Aranmore Catholic Primary School Leederville WA | Bold Park Community School Wembley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 583 | #16 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1771 of 4,908 | #174 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 179 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 102 | 91 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Leederville 6007 | Wembley 6014 |
| Council area | Vincent | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aranmorecps.wa.edu.au | www.boldpark.com |
The verdict
- •Bold Park Community School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 61.7).
- •Bold Park Community School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bold Park Community School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 17.0).
- •Bold Park Community School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 179.
- •Bold Park Community School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -47%).
- •Aranmore Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Bold Park Community School is an independent 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 Primary School better than Bold Park Community School?
On the Success Index, Bold Park Community School ranks higher (75.3 vs 61.7 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 Primary School and Bold Park Community School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leederville and Wembley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aranmore Catholic Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bold Park Community School has 7.7.
How do Aranmore Catholic Primary School and Bold Park Community School rank in WA?
Aranmore Catholic Primary School is 176th of 583 and Bold Park Community School is 16th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.