John XXIII College vs Swanbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km 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
Swanbourne Primary School
Swanbourne · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | John XXIII College Mount Claremont WA | Swanbourne Primary School Swanbourne WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 172 | #9 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #117 of 1,259 | #243 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,492 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 729 / 763 | 214 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 166 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.1 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.0 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Claremont 6010 | Swanbourne 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.johnxxiii.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5425 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.7 vs 79.2).
- •John XXIII College has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1149), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John XXIII College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •John XXIII College is the larger school with 1,492 students compared with 465.
- •John XXIII College is a catholic school while Swanbourne Primary 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 XXIII College better than Swanbourne Primary School?
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 XXIII College and Swanbourne Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Claremont and Swanbourne in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John XXIII College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swanbourne Primary School has 15.6.
How do John XXIII College and Swanbourne Primary School rank in WA?
John XXIII College is 7th of 172 and Swanbourne Primary School is 9th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.