Australian Christian College - Southlands vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Southlands
Albany · Independent combined · PP-12
987 students · ICSEA 1036
St Joseph's College
Albany · Catholic combined · PP-12
675 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Southlands Albany WA | St Joseph's College Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 172 | #96 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #669 of 1,259 | #788 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 987 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 576 / 411 | 349 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/southlands/ | web.sjc-albany.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 44.0).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands is the larger school with 987 students compared with 675.
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has grown faster over five years (51% vs 18%).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands is a independent school while St Joseph's 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 Australian Christian College - Southlands better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Southlands ranks higher (49.4 vs 44.0 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 Australian Christian College - Southlands and St Joseph's College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Southlands has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.8.
How do Australian Christian College - Southlands and St Joseph's College rank in WA?
Australian Christian College - Southlands is 73rd of 172 and St Joseph's College is 96th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.