John XXIII College vs Quintilian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 906 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John XXIII College
Mount Claremont · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,492 students · ICSEA 1186
Quintilian School
Mount Claremont · Independent primary · PP-6
160 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | John XXIII College Mount Claremont WA | Quintilian School Mount Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 172 | #1 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #117 of 1,259 | #41 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,492 | 160 |
| Girls / boys | 729 / 763 | 65 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 166 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.1 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.0 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Claremont 6010 | Mount Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.johnxxiii.edu.au/ | www.quintilianschool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Quintilian School scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 79.7).
- •John XXIII College has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1182), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quintilian School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.8).
- •John XXIII College is the larger school with 1,492 students compared with 160.
- •John XXIII College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -10%).
- •John XXIII College is a catholic school while Quintilian School 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 John XXIII College better than Quintilian School?
On the Success Index, Quintilian School ranks higher (84.6 vs 79.7 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 XXIII College and Quintilian School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Mount Claremont and Mount Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John XXIII College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quintilian School has 8.5.
How do John XXIII College and Quintilian School rank in WA?
John XXIII College is 7th of 172 and Quintilian School is 1st of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.