Frederick Irwin Anglican School vs John Tonkin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 822 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Mandurah · Independent combined · PP-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 1072
John Tonkin College
Mandurah · Government high school · 7-12
799 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Frederick Irwin Anglican School Mandurah WA | John Tonkin College Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 172 | #95 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 1,259 | #1132 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,682 | 799 |
| Girls / boys | 839 / 843 | 405 / 394 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.1 | 49.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 84.3 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Mandurah 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au | www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 32.0).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 799.
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School 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 Frederick Irwin Anglican School better than John Tonkin College?
On the Success Index, Frederick Irwin Anglican School ranks higher (51.1 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 Frederick Irwin Anglican School and John Tonkin College?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Mandurah and Mandurah in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frederick Irwin Anglican School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Tonkin College has 16.3.
How do Frederick Irwin Anglican School and John Tonkin College rank in WA?
Frederick Irwin Anglican School is 67th of 172 and John Tonkin College is 95th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.