Gibbs Street Primary School vs St Norbert College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Norbert College
Queens Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Gibbs Street Primary School East Cannington WA | St Norbert College Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 583 | #24 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2045 of 4,908 | #367 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 602 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 309 | 455 / 455 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 68.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 29.5 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| 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.norbert.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Norbert College scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 58.6).
- •St Norbert College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Norbert College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.0).
- •St Norbert College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 602.
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 0%).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School is a government school while St Norbert College 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 Norbert College?
On the Success Index, St Norbert College ranks higher (66.7 vs 58.6 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 Gibbs Street Primary School and St Norbert College?
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 Norbert College has 13.4.
How do Gibbs Street Primary School and St Norbert College rank in WA?
Gibbs Street Primary School is 209th of 583 and St Norbert College is 24th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.