Gibbs Street Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gibbs Street Primary School
East Cannington · Government primary · K-6
602 students · ICSEA 1043
St Joseph's School
Queens Park · Catholic primary · PP-6
432 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Gibbs Street Primary School East Cannington WA | St Joseph's School Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 583 | #211 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2045 of 4,908 | #2063 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 602 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 309 | 234 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | East Cannington 6107 | Queens Park 6107 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5540 | www.sjsqp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.6 vs 58.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.7).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 432.
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 1%).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Gibbs Street Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gibbs Street Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Cannington and Queens Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gibbs Street Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 18.7.
How do Gibbs Street Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Gibbs Street Primary School is 209th of 583 and St Joseph's School is 211th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.