Central Midlands Senior High School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Midlands Senior High School
Moora · Government high school · 7-12
196 students · ICSEA 904
St Joseph's School
Moora · Catholic primary · PP-6
142 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Central Midlands Senior High School Moora WA | St Joseph's School Moora WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 140 | #540 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1305 of 1,472 | #4664 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 196 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 115 | 71 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 36% |
| Suburb | Moora 6510 | Moora 6510 |
| Council area | Moora | Moora |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4052 | www.sjsmoora.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Central Midlands Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.1 vs 22.3).
- •Central Midlands Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (904 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Midlands Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.1).
- •Central Midlands Senior High School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 142.
- •Central Midlands Senior High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -3%).
- •Central Midlands Senior High School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Central Midlands Senior High School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Central Midlands Senior High School ranks higher (25.1 vs 22.3 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 Central Midlands Senior High School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Moora and Moora in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Midlands Senior High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.1.
How do Central Midlands Senior High School and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Central Midlands Senior High School is 120th of 140 and St Joseph's School is 540th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.