John Paul College vs St Luke's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1206 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
St Luke's College
Karratha · Catholic high school · 7-12
594 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | John Paul College Kalgoorlie WA | St Luke's College Karratha WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 140 | #63 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #767 of 1,472 | #785 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 699 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 360 / 339 | 316 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +64% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.8 | 42.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Karratha 6714 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Karratha |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.jpc.wa.edu.au | www.stlukescollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.6 vs 47.7).
- •John Paul College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 699 students compared with 594.
- •St Luke's College has grown faster over five years (64% vs 4%).
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 St Luke's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Paul College and St Luke's College?
About 1206 km in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Karratha in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Paul College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's College has 14.1.
How do John Paul College and St Luke's College rank in WA?
John Paul College is 60th of 140 and St Luke's College is 63rd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.