Emmanuel Catholic College vs Success Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 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
Success Primary School
Success · Government primary · K-6
582 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Emmanuel Catholic College Success WA | Success Primary School Success WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 140 | #219 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #581 of 1,472 | #2139 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,215 | 582 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 628 | 251 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 169 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.8 | 40.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 67.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Success 6164 | Success 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5813 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.1 vs 57.3).
- •Success Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmanuel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 582.
- •Emmanuel Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -21%).
- •Emmanuel Catholic College is a catholic school while Success 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 Emmanuel Catholic College better than Success Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emmanuel Catholic College and Success Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Success and Success in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Catholic College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Success Primary School has 13.9.
How do Emmanuel Catholic College and Success Primary School rank in WA?
Emmanuel Catholic College is 42nd of 140 and Success Primary School is 219th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.