Iona Presentation College vs John XXIII College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Iona Presentation College
Mosman Park · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,265 students · ICSEA 1141
John XXIII College
Mount Claremont · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,492 students · ICSEA 1186
| Measure | Iona Presentation College Mosman Park WA | John XXIII College Mount Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 172 | #7 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #153 of 1,259 | #117 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,265 | 1,492 |
| Girls / boys | 1,257 / 8 | 729 / 763 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 154 | 166 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1186 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.5 | 116.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 85.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mosman Park 6012 | Mount Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Mosman Park | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iona.wa.edu.au | www.johnxxiii.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John XXIII College scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 77.0).
- •John XXIII College has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John XXIII College is the larger school with 1,492 students compared with 1,265.
- •Iona Presentation College has grown faster over five years (10% vs 0%).
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 Iona Presentation College better than John XXIII College?
On the Success Index, John XXIII College ranks higher (79.7 vs 77.0 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 Iona Presentation College and John XXIII College?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Mosman Park and Mount Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Iona Presentation College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John XXIII College has 12.8.
How do Iona Presentation College and John XXIII College rank in WA?
Iona Presentation College is 14th of 172 and John XXIII College is 7th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.