Chisholm Catholic College vs Durham Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Catholic College
Bedford · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,738 students · ICSEA 1079
Durham Road School
Bayswater · Government special · K-12
242 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Chisholm Catholic College Bedford WA | Durham Road School Bayswater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,738 | 242 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 867 | 60 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.8 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.1 | 114.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bedford 6052 | Bayswater 6053 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6029 |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Durham Road School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 13.0).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 242.
- •Durham Road School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 4%).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is a catholic school while Durham Road School is a government 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 Chisholm Catholic College better than Durham Road School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chisholm Catholic College and Durham Road School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bayswater in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chisholm Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Durham Road School has 5.5.
How do Chisholm Catholic College and Durham Road School rank in WA?
Chisholm Catholic College is 18th of 140 and Durham Road School is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.