Como Secondary College vs St Pius X Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Como Secondary College
Como · Government high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 1056
St Pius X Catholic School
Manning · Catholic primary · PP-6
172 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Como Secondary College Como WA | St Pius X Catholic School Manning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 140 | #34 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #555 of 1,472 | #557 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 838 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 446 | 85 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | Manning 6152 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.como.wa.edu.au/ | www.stpiusx.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Pius X Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 58.1).
- •St Pius X Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Como Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.0).
- •Como Secondary College is the larger school with 838 students compared with 172.
- •Como Secondary College is a government school while St Pius X Catholic School is a catholic 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 Secondary College better than St Pius X Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Pius X Catholic School ranks higher (74.8 vs 58.1 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 Secondary College and St Pius X Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Como and Manning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Como Secondary College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X Catholic School has 17.0.
How do Como Secondary College and St Pius X Catholic School rank in WA?
Como Secondary College is 39th of 140 and St Pius X Catholic School is 34th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.