Gosnells Primary School vs St Munchin's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosnells Primary School
Gosnells · Government primary · K-6
434 students · ICSEA 950
St Munchin's Catholic School
Gosnells · Catholic primary · PP-6
388 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Gosnells Primary School Gosnells WA | St Munchin's Catholic School Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 583 | #342 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3807 of 4,908 | #3137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 434 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 232 | 194 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 19.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gosnells 6110 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosnellsps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stmunchins.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Munchin's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 34.5).
- •St Munchin's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gosnells Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.6).
- •Gosnells Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 388.
- •St Munchin's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 9%).
- •Gosnells Primary School is a government school while St Munchin's Catholic 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 Gosnells Primary School better than St Munchin's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Munchin's Catholic School ranks higher (44.3 vs 34.5 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 Gosnells Primary School and St Munchin's Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gosnells and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosnells Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Munchin's Catholic School has 19.6.
How do Gosnells Primary School and St Munchin's Catholic School rank in WA?
Gosnells Primary School is 419th of 583 and St Munchin's Catholic School is 342nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.