East Manjimup Primary School vs Kearnan College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 966 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Manjimup Primary School
Manjimup · Government primary · K-6
253 students · ICSEA 978
Kearnan College
Manjimup · Catholic combined · PP-12
338 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | East Manjimup Primary School Manjimup WA | Kearnan College Manjimup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #357 of 583 | #78 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3250 of 4,908 | #693 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 253 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 131 | 176 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 31.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Manjimup 6258 | Manjimup 6258 |
| Council area | Manjimup | Manjimup |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.eastmanjimup.wa.edu.au | www.kearnan.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kearnan College scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 42.5).
- •Kearnan College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kearnan College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.5).
- •Kearnan College is the larger school with 338 students compared with 253.
- •East Manjimup Primary School is a government school while Kearnan 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 East Manjimup Primary School better than Kearnan College?
On the Success Index, Kearnan College ranks higher (48.0 vs 42.5 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 East Manjimup Primary School and Kearnan College?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Manjimup and Manjimup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Manjimup Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kearnan College has 10.9.
How do East Manjimup Primary School and Kearnan College rank in WA?
East Manjimup Primary School is 357th of 583 and Kearnan College is 78th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.