O'Connor Education Support Centre vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
O'Connor Education Support Centre
Boulder · Government special · K-6
52 students · ICSEA 920
St Joseph's School
Boulder · Catholic primary · PP-6
193 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | O'Connor Education Support Centre Boulder WA | St Joseph's School Boulder WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #304 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2747 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 52 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 37 | 105 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +63% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 5% |
| Suburb | Boulder 6432 | Boulder 6432 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.oconnoresc.wa.edu.au | www.stjosephsboulder.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •O'Connor Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 13.6).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 52.
- •O'Connor Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (63% vs 14%).
- •O'Connor Education Support Centre is a government school while St Joseph's School 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 O'Connor Education Support Centre better than St Joseph's School?
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 O'Connor Education Support Centre and St Joseph's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
O'Connor Education Support Centre has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.6.
How do O'Connor Education Support Centre and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
O'Connor Education Support Centre is unranked and St Joseph's School is 304th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.