Assumption Catholic Primary School vs John Tonkin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km 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
John Tonkin College
Mandurah · Government high school · 7-12
799 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Assumption Catholic Primary School Mandurah WA | John Tonkin College Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 583 | #95 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3051 of 4,908 | #1132 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 327 | 799 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 172 | 405 / 394 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 49.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Mandurah 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.assumption.wa.edu.au | www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Assumption Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 32.0).
- •Assumption Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Tonkin College is the larger school with 799 students compared with 327.
- •John Tonkin College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -17%).
- •Assumption Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while John Tonkin College 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 Assumption Catholic Primary School better than John Tonkin College?
On the Success Index, Assumption Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 32.0 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 John Tonkin College?
About 1.1 km 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 John Tonkin College has 16.3.
How do Assumption Catholic Primary School and John Tonkin College rank in WA?
Assumption Catholic Primary School is 336th of 583 and John Tonkin College is 95th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.