Padbury Catholic Primary School vs West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 735 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
West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre
Warwick · Government special · 7-12
114 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Padbury Catholic Primary School Padbury WA | West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre Warwick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1314 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 427 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 227 | 30 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 51.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Padbury 6025 | Warwick 6024 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.padcath.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6161 |
The verdict
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 18.6).
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 114.
- •West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (31% vs 4%).
- •Padbury Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre 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 West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre?
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 Padbury Catholic Primary School and West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Padbury and Warwick 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 West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre has 6.4.
How do Padbury Catholic Primary School and West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Padbury Catholic Primary School is 118th of 583 and West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.