Coodanup College vs Mandurah Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
Mandurah Catholic College
Mandurah · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,604 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Coodanup College Mandurah WA | Mandurah Catholic College Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 140 | #117 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1370 of 1,472 | #929 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 886 | 1,604 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 458 | 861 / 743 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 165 | 241 |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.2 | 104.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 55.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 3% |
| 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.mcc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mandurah Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (36.3 vs 22.5).
- •Mandurah Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mandurah Catholic College is the larger school with 1,604 students compared with 886.
- •Coodanup College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
- •Coodanup College is a government school while Mandurah Catholic College 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 Coodanup College better than Mandurah Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mandurah Catholic College ranks higher (36.3 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 Mandurah Catholic College?
About 1.1 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 Mandurah Catholic College has 15.3.
How do Coodanup College and Mandurah Catholic College rank in WA?
Coodanup College is 130th of 140 and Mandurah Catholic College is 117th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.