Chisholm Catholic College vs Prendiville Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 23 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
Prendiville Catholic College
Ocean Reef · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,086 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Chisholm Catholic College Bedford WA | Prendiville Catholic College Ocean Reef WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 140 | #30 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 1,472 | #448 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,738 | 1,086 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 867 | 570 / 516 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.8 | 87.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.1 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bedford 6052 | Ocean Reef 6027 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.wa.edu.au | www.prendiville.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 62.6).
- •Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prendiville Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 1,086.
- •Chisholm Catholic College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -4%).
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 Prendiville Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (70.2 vs 62.6 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 Prendiville Catholic College?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Ocean Reef in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chisholm Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prendiville Catholic College has 12.5.
How do Chisholm Catholic College and Prendiville Catholic College rank in WA?
Chisholm Catholic College is 18th of 140 and Prendiville Catholic College is 30th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.