John Paul College vs Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Paul College
Kalgoorlie · Catholic high school · 7-12
699 students · ICSEA 1010
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School
Kalgoorlie · Government high school · 7-10
854 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | John Paul College Kalgoorlie WA | Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 140 | #135 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #767 of 1,472 | #1451 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 699 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 360 / 339 | 394 / 460 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 212 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.8 | 68.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 35.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 24% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Kalgoorlie 6430 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.jpc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4185 |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 15.9).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 699.
- •John Paul College is a catholic school while Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School is a government 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 John Paul College better than Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (48.6 vs 15.9 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 John Paul College and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Paul College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School has 12.6.
How do John Paul College and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School rank in WA?
John Paul College is 60th of 140 and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School is 135th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.