North Perth Primary School vs Perth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Perth Primary School
North Perth · Government primary · K-6
470 students · ICSEA 1135
Perth College
Mount Lawley · Independent combined · PP-12
889 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | North Perth Primary School North Perth WA | Perth College Mount Lawley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 583 | #18 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #489 of 4,908 | #212 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 470 | 889 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 242 | 889 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 116 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 99.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 82.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | North Perth 6006 | Mount Lawley 6050 |
| Council area | Vincent | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5372 | www.perthcollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Perth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 72.8).
- •Perth College has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 17.1).
- •Perth College is the larger school with 889 students compared with 470.
- •North Perth Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -10%).
- •North Perth Primary School is a government school while Perth 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 North Perth Primary School better than Perth College?
On the Success Index, North Perth Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 72.8 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 North Perth Primary School and Perth College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between North Perth and Mount Lawley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Perth Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth College has 9.0.
How do North Perth Primary School and Perth College rank in WA?
North Perth Primary School is 28th of 583 and Perth College is 18th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.