Carnarvon Community College vs St Mary Star of the Sea College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carnarvon Community College
East Carnarvon · Government combined · K-12
447 students · ICSEA 769
St Mary Star of the Sea College
Carnarvon · Catholic combined · PP-12
321 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Carnarvon Community College East Carnarvon WA | St Mary Star of the Sea College Carnarvon WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 172 | #144 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1060 of 1,259 | #1107 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 447 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 249 | 147 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 769 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 80% | 15% |
| Suburb | East Carnarvon 6701 | Carnarvon 6701 |
| Council area | Carnarvon | Carnarvon |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au/ | www.smsc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carnarvon Community College scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 28.5).
- •St Mary Star of the Sea College has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 769), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carnarvon Community College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.3).
- •Carnarvon Community College is the larger school with 447 students compared with 321.
- •Carnarvon Community College is a government school while St Mary Star of the Sea 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 Carnarvon Community College better than St Mary Star of the Sea College?
On the Success Index, Carnarvon Community College ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.5 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 Carnarvon Community College and St Mary Star of the Sea College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between East Carnarvon and Carnarvon in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnarvon Community College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary Star of the Sea College has 14.3.
How do Carnarvon Community College and St Mary Star of the Sea College rank in WA?
Carnarvon Community College is 137th of 172 and St Mary Star of the Sea College is 144th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.