Eastern Goldfields College vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 784 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
St Mary's Primary School
Kalgoorlie · Catholic primary · PP-6
382 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Eastern Goldfields College Kalgoorlie WA | St Mary's Primary School Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 140 | #273 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1051 of 1,472 | #2526 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 485 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 231 | 196 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 219 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 3% |
| 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.stmkalg.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.5 vs 35.5).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastern Goldfields College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.3).
- •Eastern Goldfields College is the larger school with 485 students compared with 382.
- •Eastern Goldfields College is a government school while St Mary's Primary School 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 St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (52.5 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 St Mary's Primary School?
About 784 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 St Mary's Primary School has 15.3.
How do Eastern Goldfields College and St Mary's Primary School rank in WA?
Eastern Goldfields College is 90th of 140 and St Mary's Primary School is 273rd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.