Eastern Goldfields College vs John Paul College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 768 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Goldfields College
Kalgoorlie · Government high school · 11-12
485 students · ICSEA 954
John Paul College
Kalgoorlie · Catholic high school · 7-12
699 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Eastern Goldfields College Kalgoorlie WA | John Paul College Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 140 | #60 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1051 of 1,472 | #767 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 485 | 699 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 231 | 360 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 219 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 53.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Kalgoorlie 6430 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4182 | www.jpc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 35.5).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastern Goldfields College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.0).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 699 students compared with 485.
- •Eastern Goldfields College is a government school while John Paul 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 Eastern Goldfields College better than John Paul College?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (48.6 vs 35.5 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 Eastern Goldfields College and John Paul College?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastern Goldfields College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Paul College has 13.0.
How do Eastern Goldfields College and John Paul College rank in WA?
Eastern Goldfields College is 90th of 140 and John Paul College is 60th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.