Padbury Catholic Primary School vs South Padbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 577 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Padbury Catholic Primary School
Padbury · Catholic primary · PP-6
427 students · ICSEA 1108
South Padbury Primary School
Padbury · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Padbury Catholic Primary School Padbury WA | South Padbury Primary School Padbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 583 | #191 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1314 of 4,908 | #1927 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 427 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 227 | 188 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Padbury 6025 | Padbury 6025 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.padcath.wa.edu.au | southpadburyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 60.0).
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Padbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 373.
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while South Padbury 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 Padbury Catholic Primary School better than South Padbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Padbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 60.0 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 Padbury Catholic Primary School and South Padbury Primary School?
About 577 m in a straight line, between Padbury and Padbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padbury Catholic Primary School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Padbury Primary School has 17.0.
How do Padbury Catholic Primary School and South Padbury Primary School rank in WA?
Padbury Catholic Primary School is 118th of 583 and South Padbury Primary School is 191st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.