Mother Teresa Catholic College vs Salvado Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mother Teresa Catholic College
Baldivis · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,526 students · ICSEA 1034
Salvado Catholic College
Byford · Catholic combined · PP-11
867 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Mother Teresa Catholic College Baldivis WA | Salvado Catholic College Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 172 | #86 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #760 of 1,259 | #735 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-11 |
| Students | 1,526 | 867 |
| Girls / boys | 813 / 713 | 441 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 190 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 92 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +104% | +160% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.8 | 53.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 39.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au/ | www.salvado.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.3 vs 46.2).
- •Salvado Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mother Teresa Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.2).
- •Mother Teresa Catholic College is the larger school with 1,526 students compared with 867.
- •Salvado Catholic College has grown faster over five years (160% vs 104%).
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 Mother Teresa Catholic College better than Salvado Catholic 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 Mother Teresa Catholic College and Salvado Catholic College?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Byford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mother Teresa Catholic College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salvado Catholic College has 16.2.
How do Mother Teresa Catholic College and Salvado Catholic College rank in WA?
Mother Teresa Catholic College is 90th of 172 and Salvado Catholic College is 86th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.