John Paul College vs Lumen Christi College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 538 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
Lumen Christi College
Martin · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,018 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | John Paul College Kalgoorlie WA | Lumen Christi College Martin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 140 | #76 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #767 of 1,472 | #888 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 699 | 1,018 |
| Girls / boys | 360 / 339 | 542 / 476 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 195 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.8 | 76.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 48.7 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Martin 6110 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jpc.wa.edu.au | www.lumen.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 42.9).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi College is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 699.
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 Lumen Christi College?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (48.6 vs 42.9 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 Lumen Christi College?
About 538 km in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Martin in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Paul College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lumen Christi College has 13.3.
How do John Paul College and Lumen Christi College rank in WA?
John Paul College is 60th of 140 and Lumen Christi College is 76th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.