Austin Cove Baptist College vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Cove Baptist College
South Yunderup · Independent combined · PP-12
726 students · ICSEA 1003
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Pinjarra · Catholic primary · PP-6
190 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Austin Cove Baptist College South Yunderup WA | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 172 | #366 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 1,259 | #3338 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 726 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 338 | 92 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | South Yunderup 6208 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Murray | Murray |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | – | www.stjoespinjarra.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 38.1).
- •Austin Cove Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Austin Cove Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Austin Cove Baptist College is the larger school with 726 students compared with 190.
- •Austin Cove Baptist College has grown faster over five years (22% vs 15%).
- •Austin Cove Baptist College is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 Austin Cove Baptist College better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 38.1 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 Austin Cove Baptist College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between South Yunderup and Pinjarra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austin Cove Baptist College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Austin Cove Baptist College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Austin Cove Baptist College is 111th of 172 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 366th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.