Lumen Christi College vs Seaforth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi College
Martin · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,018 students · ICSEA 1004
Seaforth Primary School
Gosnells · Government primary · K-6
233 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Lumen Christi College Martin WA | Seaforth Primary School Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 140 | #470 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #888 of 1,472 | #4190 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,018 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 542 / 476 | 111 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.5 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 19% |
| Suburb | Martin 6110 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lumen.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5554 |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi College scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 29.1).
- •Lumen Christi College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Lumen Christi College is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 233.
- •Seaforth Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
- •Lumen Christi College is a catholic school while Seaforth 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 Lumen Christi College better than Seaforth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi College ranks higher (42.9 vs 29.1 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 Lumen Christi College and Seaforth Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Martin and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaforth Primary School has 14.9.
How do Lumen Christi College and Seaforth Primary School rank in WA?
Lumen Christi College is 76th of 140 and Seaforth Primary School is 470th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.