Connolly Primary School vs St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Connolly Primary School
Connolly · Government primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1062
St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School
Ocean Reef · Catholic primary · PP-6
587 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Connolly Primary School Connolly WA | St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School Ocean Reef WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 583 | #159 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2147 of 4,908 | #1629 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 384 | 587 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 205 | 268 / 319 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Connolly 6027 | Ocean Reef 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.connollyps.wa.edu.au | www.ssp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 57.1).
- •St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 384.
- •St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
- •Connolly Primary School is a government school while St Simon Peter Catholic Primary 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 Connolly Primary School better than St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 57.1 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 Connolly Primary School and St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Connolly and Ocean Reef in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Connolly Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do Connolly Primary School and St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Connolly Primary School is 221st of 583 and St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School is 159th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.