Chisholm Catholic College vs John Forrest Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 659 m 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
John Forrest Secondary College
Morley · Government high school · 7-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Chisholm Catholic College Bedford WA | John Forrest Secondary College Morley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 140 | #55 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 1,472 | #722 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,738 | 1,122 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 867 | 545 / 577 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | 143 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.8 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.1 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bedford 6052 | Morley 6062 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4026 |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 50.9).
- •Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chisholm Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 1,122.
- •Chisholm Catholic College is a catholic school while John Forrest Secondary College 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 John Forrest Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (70.2 vs 50.9 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 Chisholm Catholic College and John Forrest Secondary College?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Morley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chisholm Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Forrest Secondary College has 14.7.
How do Chisholm Catholic College and John Forrest Secondary College rank in WA?
Chisholm Catholic College is 18th of 140 and John Forrest Secondary College is 55th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.