Kolbe Catholic College vs SMYL Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 775 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kolbe Catholic College
Rockingham · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,270 students · ICSEA 1046
SMYL Community College
Rockingham · Independent special · 9-12
252 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Kolbe Catholic College Rockingham WA | SMYL Community College Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #554 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 1,270 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 641 | 152 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 184 | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.6 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 51.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Rockingham 6168 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kolbe.wa.edu.au/ | www.smylcollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kolbe Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SMYL Community College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.9).
- •Kolbe Catholic College is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 252.
- •Kolbe Catholic College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -52%).
- •Kolbe Catholic College is a catholic school while SMYL Community College 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 Kolbe Catholic College better than SMYL Community 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 Kolbe Catholic College and SMYL Community College?
About 775 m in a straight line, between Rockingham and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kolbe Catholic College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and SMYL Community College has 8.9.
How do Kolbe Catholic College and SMYL Community College rank in WA?
Kolbe Catholic College is 38th of 140 and SMYL Community College is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.