Goldfields Baptist College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goldfields Baptist College
Somerville · Independent combined · PP-11
239 students · ICSEA 1017
St Joseph's School
Boulder · Catholic primary · PP-6
193 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Goldfields Baptist College Somerville WA | St Joseph's School Boulder WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 172 | #304 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #638 of 1,259 | #2747 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-11 | PP-6 |
| Students | 239 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 110 | 105 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 24 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Somerville 6430 | Boulder 6432 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gbc.wa.edu.au | www.stjosephsboulder.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goldfields Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 49.3).
- •Goldfields Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goldfields Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.6).
- •Goldfields Baptist College is the larger school with 239 students compared with 193.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -11%).
- •Goldfields Baptist College is a independent 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 Goldfields Baptist College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Goldfields Baptist College ranks higher (50.8 vs 49.3 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 Goldfields Baptist College and St Joseph's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Boulder in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goldfields Baptist College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.6.
How do Goldfields Baptist College and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Goldfields Baptist College is 68th of 172 and St Joseph's School is 304th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.