Clontarf Aboriginal College vs Queen of Apostles School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clontarf Aboriginal College
Waterford · Catholic special · 7-12
135 students · ICSEA 712
Queen of Apostles School
Riverton · Catholic primary · PP-6
208 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Clontarf Aboriginal College Waterford WA | Queen of Apostles School Riverton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #66 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #863 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 135 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 70 | 88 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 712 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 0% |
| Suburb | Waterford 6152 | Riverton 6148 |
| Council area | South Perth | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | web.clontarf.wa.edu.au/ | www.qoa.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queen of Apostles School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 712), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Aboriginal College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 17.6).
- •Queen of Apostles School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 135.
- •Queen of Apostles School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -22%).
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 Clontarf Aboriginal College better than Queen of Apostles 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 Clontarf Aboriginal College and Queen of Apostles School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Riverton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clontarf Aboriginal College has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queen of Apostles School has 17.6.
How do Clontarf Aboriginal College and Queen of Apostles School rank in WA?
Clontarf Aboriginal College is unranked and Queen of Apostles School is 66th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.