Divine Mercy College vs South Lake Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Divine Mercy College
Yangebup · Independent combined · PP-12
322 students · ICSEA 1062
South Lake Primary School
South Lake · Government primary · K-6
280 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Divine Mercy College Yangebup WA | South Lake Primary School South Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 172 | #370 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #562 of 1,259 | #3368 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 322 | 280 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 164 | 146 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 15% |
| Suburb | Yangebup 6164 | South Lake 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ais.wa.edu.au/search-school/?&mode=details&id=158 | www.southlakeps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Divine Mercy College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 40.8).
- •Divine Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Divine Mercy College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.9).
- •Divine Mercy College is the larger school with 322 students compared with 280.
- •South Lake Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -16%).
- •Divine Mercy College is a independent school while South Lake Primary School is a government 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 Divine Mercy College better than South Lake Primary School?
On the Success Index, Divine Mercy College ranks higher (54.2 vs 40.8 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 Divine Mercy College and South Lake Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Yangebup and South Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Divine Mercy College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Lake Primary School has 16.9.
How do Divine Mercy College and South Lake Primary School rank in WA?
Divine Mercy College is 54th of 172 and South Lake Primary School is 370th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.