Forrestdale Primary School vs St John Bosco College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forrestdale Primary School
Forrestdale · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 990
St John Bosco College
Piara Waters · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,243 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Forrestdale Primary School Forrestdale WA | St John Bosco College Piara Waters WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #329 of 583 | #47 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2993 of 4,908 | #495 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 264 | 1,243 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 144 | 605 / 638 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +156% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 80.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forrestdale 6112 | Piara Waters 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5613 | web.stjohnbosco.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco College scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 46.1).
- •St John Bosco College has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Bosco College is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 264.
- •St John Bosco College has grown faster over five years (156% vs 17%).
- •Forrestdale Primary School is a government school while St John Bosco 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 Forrestdale Primary School better than St John Bosco College?
On the Success Index, St John Bosco College ranks higher (58.1 vs 46.1 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 Forrestdale Primary School and St John Bosco College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Forrestdale and Piara Waters in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forrestdale Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Bosco College has 15.5.
How do Forrestdale Primary School and St John Bosco College rank in WA?
Forrestdale Primary School is 329th of 583 and St John Bosco College is 47th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.