Coastal Lakes College vs St Marcellin Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 663 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Lakes College
Lakelands · Government high school · 7-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 975
St Marcellin Catholic College
Madora Bay · Independent combined · PP-2
54 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Coastal Lakes College Lakelands WA | St Marcellin Catholic College Madora Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #948 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-2 |
| Students | 1,145 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 542 / 603 | 22 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +148% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.3 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.7 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lakelands 6180 | Madora Bay 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au/ | stmarcellin.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Marcellin Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 40.0).
- •St Marcellin Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Marcellin Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.3).
- •Coastal Lakes College is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 54.
- •Coastal Lakes College is a government school while St Marcellin Catholic College is an independent 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 Coastal Lakes College better than St Marcellin Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Marcellin Catholic College ranks higher (55.4 vs 40.0 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 Coastal Lakes College and St Marcellin Catholic College?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Lakelands and Madora Bay in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coastal Lakes College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Marcellin Catholic College has 7.2.
How do Coastal Lakes College and St Marcellin Catholic College rank in WA?
Coastal Lakes College is 82nd of 140 and St Marcellin Catholic College is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.