Foundation Christian College vs John Tonkin College
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
Mandurah · Government high school · 7-12
799 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Foundation Christian College Greenfields WA | John Tonkin College Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 172 | #95 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #549 of 1,259 | #1132 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 714 | 799 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 356 | 405 / 394 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 49.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Greenfields 6210 | Mandurah 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fcc.wa.edu.au | www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Foundation Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 32.0).
- •Foundation Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Foundation Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •John Tonkin College is the larger school with 799 students compared with 714.
- •Foundation Christian College has grown faster over five years (43% vs 4%).
- •Foundation Christian College is a independent school while John Tonkin College 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?
On the Success Index, Foundation Christian College ranks higher (55.0 vs 32.0 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 Foundation Christian College and John Tonkin College?
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 has 16.3.
How do Foundation Christian College and John Tonkin College rank in WA?
Foundation Christian College is 53rd of 172 and John Tonkin College is 95th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.