Como Primary School vs Penrhos College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 913 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Como Primary School
Como · Government primary · K-6
460 students · ICSEA 1140
Penrhos College
Como · Independent combined · PP-12
1,033 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Como Primary School Como WA | Penrhos College Como WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 583 | #5 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #457 of 4,908 | #79 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 460 | 1,033 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 216 | 1,033 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 129 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 101.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 82.3 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | Como 6152 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.comoprimaryschool.wa.edu.au/ | www.penrhos.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Penrhos College scores higher on the Success Index (81.8 vs 76.1).
- •Penrhos College has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penrhos College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.7).
- •Penrhos College is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 460.
- •Como Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 7%).
- •Como Primary School is a government school while Penrhos 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 Como Primary School better than Penrhos College?
On the Success Index, Penrhos College ranks higher (81.8 vs 76.1 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 Como Primary School and Penrhos College?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Como and Como in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Como Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Penrhos College has 10.2.
How do Como Primary School and Penrhos College rank in WA?
Como Primary School is 27th of 583 and Penrhos College is 5th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.