Jolimont Primary School vs Shenton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jolimont Primary School
Jolimont · Government primary · K-6
421 students · ICSEA 1164
Shenton College
Shenton Park · Government high school · 7-12
2,757 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Jolimont Primary School Jolimont WA | Shenton College Shenton Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 583 | #8 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #150 of 4,908 | #120 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 421 | 2,757 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 226 | 1,222 / 1,535 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 435 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 453 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 173.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 78.8 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Jolimont 6014 | Shenton Park 6008 |
| Council area | Subiaco | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5226 | www.shenton.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jolimont Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 76.7).
- •Jolimont Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shenton College has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.1).
- •Shenton College is the larger school with 2,757 students compared with 421.
- •Jolimont Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 15%).
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 Jolimont Primary School better than Shenton College?
On the Success Index, Jolimont Primary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 76.7 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 Jolimont Primary School and Shenton College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jolimont and Shenton Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jolimont Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shenton College has 15.9.
How do Jolimont Primary School and Shenton College rank in WA?
Jolimont Primary School is 6th of 583 and Shenton College is 8th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.