Lumen Christi College vs St Munchin's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.9 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
St Munchin's Catholic School
Gosnells · Catholic primary · PP-6
388 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Lumen Christi College Martin WA | St Munchin's Catholic School Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 140 | #342 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #888 of 1,472 | #3137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,018 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 542 / 476 | 194 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.5 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Martin 6110 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lumen.wa.edu.au | www.stmunchins.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Munchin's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 42.9).
- •Lumen Christi College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.6).
- •Lumen Christi College is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 388.
- •St Munchin's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 4%).
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 St Munchin's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Munchin's Catholic School ranks higher (44.3 vs 42.9 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 St Munchin's Catholic School?
About 2.9 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 St Munchin's Catholic School has 19.6.
How do Lumen Christi College and St Munchin's Catholic School rank in WA?
Lumen Christi College is 76th of 140 and St Munchin's Catholic School is 342nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.