Emmanuel Catholic College vs Kolbe Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Catholic College
Success · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1041
Kolbe Catholic College
Rockingham · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,270 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Emmanuel Catholic College Success WA | Kolbe Catholic College Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 140 | #38 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #581 of 1,472 | #554 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,215 | 1,270 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 628 | 629 / 641 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | 224 |
| Year 12 cohort | 169 | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.8 | 91.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Success 6164 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au/ | www.kolbe.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kolbe Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 57.1).
- •Kolbe Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kolbe Catholic College is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 1,215.
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 Emmanuel Catholic College better than Kolbe Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Kolbe Catholic College ranks higher (58.3 vs 57.1 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 Emmanuel Catholic College and Kolbe Catholic College?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Success and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Catholic College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kolbe Catholic College has 13.9.
How do Emmanuel Catholic College and Kolbe Catholic College rank in WA?
Emmanuel Catholic College is 42nd of 140 and Kolbe Catholic College is 38th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.