Lathlain Primary School vs Ursula Frayne Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 979 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lathlain Primary School
Lathlain · Government primary · K-6
673 students · ICSEA 1088
Ursula Frayne Catholic College
Victoria Park · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,442 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Lathlain Primary School Lathlain WA | Ursula Frayne Catholic College Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 583 | #33 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1212 of 4,908 | #357 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 673 | 1,442 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 325 | 726 / 716 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 93.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 65.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lathlain 6100 | Victoria Park 6100 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lathlainps.wa.edu.au | www.ursulafrayne.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lathlain Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 65.4).
- •Ursula Frayne Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ursula Frayne Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.6).
- •Ursula Frayne Catholic College is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 673.
- •Lathlain Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 7%).
- •Lathlain Primary School is a government school while Ursula Frayne Catholic College 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 Lathlain Primary School better than Ursula Frayne Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Lathlain Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 65.4 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 Lathlain Primary School and Ursula Frayne Catholic College?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Lathlain and Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lathlain Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ursula Frayne Catholic College has 15.4.
How do Lathlain Primary School and Ursula Frayne Catholic College rank in WA?
Lathlain Primary School is 106th of 583 and Ursula Frayne Catholic College is 33rd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.