Foundation Christian College vs John Tonkin College Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Foundation Christian College
Greenfields · Independent combined · PP-12
714 students · ICSEA 1037
John Tonkin College Education Support Centre
Mandurah · Government special · 11-12
32 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Foundation Christian College Greenfields WA | John Tonkin College Education Support Centre Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #549 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 714 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 356 | 17 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +60% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 16% |
| Suburb | Greenfields 6210 | Mandurah 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fcc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6093 |
The verdict
- •Foundation Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Tonkin College Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 12.7).
- •Foundation Christian College is the larger school with 714 students compared with 32.
- •John Tonkin College Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (60% vs 43%).
- •Foundation Christian College is a independent school while John Tonkin College Education Support Centre 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 Foundation Christian College better than John Tonkin College Education Support Centre?
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 Foundation Christian College and John Tonkin College Education Support Centre?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Greenfields and Mandurah in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Foundation Christian College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Tonkin College Education Support Centre has 6.2.
How do Foundation Christian College and John Tonkin College Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Foundation Christian College is 53rd of 172 and John Tonkin College Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.