Aranmore Catholic Primary School vs School Of Isolated and Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 950 m 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
School Of Isolated and Distance Education
Leederville · Government combined · K-12
336 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Aranmore Catholic Primary School Leederville WA | School Of Isolated and Distance Education Leederville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 583 | #42 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1771 of 4,908 | #442 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 179 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 102 | 208 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 17 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 2.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 157.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 47.1 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Leederville 6007 | Leederville 6007 |
| Council area | Vincent | Vincent |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aranmorecps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4141 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.7 vs 61.2).
- •Aranmore Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •School Of Isolated and Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (2.1 vs 17.0).
- •School Of Isolated and Distance Education is the larger school with 336 students compared with 179.
- •School Of Isolated and Distance Education has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -47%).
- •Aranmore Catholic Primary School 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 Primary School better than School Of Isolated and Distance Education?
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 Primary School and School Of Isolated and Distance Education?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Leederville and Leederville 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 School Of Isolated and Distance Education has 2.1.
How do Aranmore Catholic Primary School and School Of Isolated and Distance Education rank in WA?
Aranmore Catholic Primary School is 176th of 583 and School Of Isolated and Distance Education is 42nd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.