Braeside Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braeside Primary School
Katanning · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 930
St Patrick's School
Katanning · Catholic primary · PP-6
116 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Braeside Primary School Katanning WA | St Patrick's School Katanning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #449 of 583 | #352 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4059 of 4,908 | #3214 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 126 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 63 | 66 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 3% |
| Suburb | Katanning 6317 | Katanning 6317 |
| Council area | Katanning | Katanning |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5638 | www.stpatskatanning.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 30.8).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Braeside Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Braeside Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 116.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -39%).
- •Braeside Primary School is a government school while St Patrick's 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 Braeside Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (43.2 vs 30.8 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 Braeside Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Katanning and Katanning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braeside Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 14.1.
How do Braeside Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in WA?
Braeside Primary School is 449th of 583 and St Patrick's School is 352nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.