Atwell Primary School vs Emmanuel Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atwell Primary School
Atwell · Government primary · K-6
505 students · ICSEA 1047
Emmanuel Catholic College
Success · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Atwell Primary School Atwell WA | Emmanuel Catholic College Success WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 583 | #42 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2789 of 4,908 | #581 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 505 | 1,215 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 258 | 587 / 628 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 169 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 84.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Atwell 6164 | Success 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.atwellps.wa.edu.au/ | www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 48.6).
- •Atwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmanuel Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Emmanuel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 505.
- •Emmanuel Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -35%).
- •Atwell Primary School is a government school while Emmanuel Catholic College is a catholic 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 Atwell Primary School better than Emmanuel Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Catholic College ranks higher (57.1 vs 48.6 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 Atwell Primary School and Emmanuel Catholic College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Atwell and Success in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atwell Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmanuel Catholic College has 14.3.
How do Atwell Primary School and Emmanuel Catholic College rank in WA?
Atwell Primary School is 306th of 583 and Emmanuel Catholic College is 42nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.