Fountain College vs Living Waters Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain College
Ferndale · Independent combined · PP-12
608 students · ICSEA 1022
Living Waters Lutheran College
Warnbro · Independent combined · PP-12
834 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Fountain College Ferndale WA | Living Waters Lutheran College Warnbro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 172 | #108 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #608 of 1,259 | #877 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 608 | 834 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 279 | 425 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 58.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 45.3 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferndale 6148 | Warnbro 6169 |
| Council area | Canning | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fountain.wa.edu.au | www.livingwaters.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fountain College scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 39.2).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fountain College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College is the larger school with 834 students compared with 608.
- •Fountain College has grown faster over five years (72% vs 43%).
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 Fountain College better than Living Waters Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Fountain College ranks higher (52.0 vs 39.2 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 Fountain College and Living Waters Lutheran College?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Warnbro in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fountain College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Living Waters Lutheran College has 14.2.
How do Fountain College and Living Waters Lutheran College rank in WA?
Fountain College is 62nd of 172 and Living Waters Lutheran College is 108th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.