Flinders Park Primary School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flinders Park Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 973
St Joseph's College
Albany · Catholic combined · PP-12
675 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Flinders Park Primary School Albany WA | St Joseph's College Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 583 | #96 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4081 of 4,908 | #788 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 325 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 157 | 349 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.flindersparkps.wa.edu.au/ | web.sjc-albany.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (44.0 vs 30.5).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.2).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 675 students compared with 325.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -22%).
- •Flinders Park Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Flinders Park Primary School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (44.0 vs 30.5 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 Flinders Park Primary School and St Joseph's College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flinders Park Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.8.
How do Flinders Park Primary School and St Joseph's College rank in WA?
Flinders Park Primary School is 451st of 583 and St Joseph's College is 96th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.