Holy Spirit School vs Newman College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
City Beach · Catholic primary · PP-6
188 students · ICSEA 1163
Newman College
Churchlands · Independent combined · PP-12
1,824 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Holy Spirit School City Beach WA | Newman College Churchlands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 583 | #32 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #154 of 4,908 | #355 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 188 | 1,824 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 96 | 867 / 957 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 186 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 117.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 104.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | City Beach 6015 | Churchlands 6018 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspirit.wa.edu.au | www.newman.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 65.4).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newman College has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •Newman College is the larger school with 1,824 students compared with 188.
- •Holy Spirit School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 5%).
- •Holy Spirit School is a catholic school while Newman College is an independent 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 Holy Spirit School better than Newman College?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (80.9 vs 65.4 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 Holy Spirit School and Newman College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between City Beach and Churchlands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newman College has 15.5.
How do Holy Spirit School and Newman College rank in WA?
Holy Spirit School is 7th of 583 and Newman College is 32nd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.