Clontarf Aboriginal College vs Santa Clara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 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
Santa Clara School
St James · Catholic primary · PP-6
192 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Clontarf Aboriginal College Waterford WA | Santa Clara School St James WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #127 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1387 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 135 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 70 | 95 / 97 |
| 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% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 712 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 6% |
| Suburb | Waterford 6152 | St James 6102 |
| Council area | South Perth | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | web.clontarf.wa.edu.au/ | www.santaclara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Santa Clara School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 712), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Aboriginal College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 17.5).
- •Santa Clara School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 135.
- •Santa Clara School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waterford and St James in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clontarf Aboriginal College has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Santa Clara School has 17.5.
How do Clontarf Aboriginal College and Santa Clara School rank in WA?
Clontarf Aboriginal College is unranked and Santa Clara School is 127th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.