Francis Jordan Catholic School vs Lake Joondalup Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Jordan Catholic School
Currambine · Catholic primary · PP-6
319 students · ICSEA 1085
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Joondalup · Independent combined · PP-12
1,282 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Francis Jordan Catholic School Currambine WA | Lake Joondalup Baptist College Joondalup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 583 | #40 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1430 of 4,908 | #428 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 319 | 1,282 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 150 | 596 / 686 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 105.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 66.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Currambine 6028 | Joondalup 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fjcs.wa.edu.au/ | www.ljbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 61.6).
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 319.
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School is a catholic school while Lake Joondalup Baptist College is an independent 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 Francis Jordan Catholic School better than Lake Joondalup Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Francis Jordan Catholic School ranks higher (65.4 vs 61.6 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 Francis Jordan Catholic School and Lake Joondalup Baptist College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Currambine and Joondalup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Francis Jordan Catholic School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Joondalup Baptist College has 12.1.
How do Francis Jordan Catholic School and Lake Joondalup Baptist College rank in WA?
Francis Jordan Catholic School is 132nd of 583 and Lake Joondalup Baptist College is 40th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.