Kalgoorlie School Of The Air vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 843 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air
Boulder · Government primary · K-6
68 students · ICSEA 1029
St Joseph's School
Boulder · Catholic primary · PP-6
193 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Kalgoorlie School Of The Air Boulder WA | St Joseph's School Boulder WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #304 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2747 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 68 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 31 | 105 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Boulder 6432 | Boulder 6432 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5927 | www.stjosephsboulder.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 49.3).
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.6).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 68.
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic 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 Kalgoorlie School Of The Air better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Kalgoorlie School Of The Air ranks higher (57.3 vs 49.3 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 Kalgoorlie School Of The Air and St Joseph's School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.6.
How do Kalgoorlie School Of The Air and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air is unranked and St Joseph's School is 304th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.