Aranmore Catholic Primary School vs Francis Jordan Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 24 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
Francis Jordan Catholic School
Currambine · Catholic primary · PP-6
319 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Aranmore Catholic Primary School Leederville WA | Francis Jordan Catholic School Currambine WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 583 | #132 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1771 of 4,908 | #1430 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 179 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 102 | 169 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Leederville 6007 | Currambine 6028 |
| Council area | Vincent | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aranmorecps.wa.edu.au | www.fjcs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 61.7).
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.0).
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 179.
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -47%).
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 Francis Jordan Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Francis Jordan Catholic School ranks higher (65.4 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 Francis Jordan Catholic School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Leederville and Currambine 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 Francis Jordan Catholic School has 15.6.
How do Aranmore Catholic Primary School and Francis Jordan Catholic School rank in WA?
Aranmore Catholic Primary School is 176th of 583 and Francis Jordan Catholic School is 132nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.