Coodanup College vs John Tonkin College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coodanup College
Mandurah · Government high school · 7-12
886 students · ICSEA 911
John Tonkin College
Mandurah · Government high school · 7-12
799 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Coodanup College Mandurah WA | John Tonkin College Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 140 | #95 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1370 of 1,472 | #1132 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 886 | 799 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 458 | 405 / 394 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 165 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.2 | 49.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Mandurah 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4148 | www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Tonkin College scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 22.5).
- •John Tonkin College has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coodanup College has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.3).
- •Coodanup College is the larger school with 886 students compared with 799.
- •Coodanup College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
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 Coodanup College better than John Tonkin College?
On the Success Index, John Tonkin College ranks higher (32.0 vs 22.5 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 Coodanup College and John Tonkin College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mandurah and Mandurah in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coodanup College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Tonkin College has 16.3.
How do Coodanup College and John Tonkin College rank in WA?
Coodanup College is 130th of 140 and John Tonkin College is 95th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.