Assumption Catholic Primary School vs Frederick Irwin Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 507 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Assumption Catholic Primary School
Mandurah · Catholic primary · PP-6
327 students · ICSEA 1020
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Mandurah · Independent combined · PP-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Assumption Catholic Primary School Mandurah WA | Frederick Irwin Anglican School Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 583 | #67 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3051 of 4,908 | #630 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 327 | 1,682 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 172 | 839 / 843 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 129 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 118.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 84.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Mandurah 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.assumption.wa.edu.au | www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 45.4).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 327.
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -17%).
- •Assumption Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Frederick Irwin Anglican 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 Assumption Catholic Primary School better than Frederick Irwin Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Frederick Irwin Anglican School ranks higher (51.1 vs 45.4 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 Assumption Catholic Primary School and Frederick Irwin Anglican School?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Mandurah and Mandurah in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Assumption Catholic Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frederick Irwin Anglican School has 14.2.
How do Assumption Catholic Primary School and Frederick Irwin Anglican School rank in WA?
Assumption Catholic Primary School is 336th of 583 and Frederick Irwin Anglican School is 67th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.