Fountain College vs St Jude's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
St Jude's Catholic School
Langford · Catholic primary · PP-6
189 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Fountain College Ferndale WA | St Jude's Catholic School Langford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 172 | #174 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #608 of 1,259 | #1767 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 608 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 279 | 88 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ferndale 6148 | Langford 6147 |
| Council area | Canning | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fountain.wa.edu.au | www.stjudes.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Jude's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 52.0).
- •St Jude's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fountain College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Fountain College is the larger school with 608 students compared with 189.
- •Fountain College has grown faster over five years (72% vs 1%).
- •Fountain College is a independent school while St Jude's Catholic School 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 Fountain College better than St Jude's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Jude's Catholic School ranks higher (61.8 vs 52.0 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 Fountain College and St Jude's Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Langford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fountain College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jude's Catholic School has 16.7.
How do Fountain College and St Jude's Catholic School rank in WA?
Fountain College is 62nd of 172 and St Jude's Catholic School is 174th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.