Penrhos College vs South Perth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Penrhos College
Como · Independent combined · PP-12
1,033 students · ICSEA 1143
South Perth Primary School
South Perth · Government primary · K-6
395 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Penrhos College Como WA | South Perth Primary School South Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 172 | #71 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #79 of 1,259 | #893 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,033 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 1,033 / 0 | 192 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.3 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 82.3 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | South Perth 6151 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.penrhos.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5374 |
The verdict
- •Penrhos College scores higher on the Success Index (81.8 vs 71.3).
- •Penrhos College has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penrhos College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.1).
- •Penrhos College is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 395.
- •Penrhos College is a independent school while South Perth 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 Penrhos College better than South Perth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Penrhos College ranks higher (81.8 vs 71.3 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 Penrhos College and South Perth Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Como and South Perth in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Penrhos College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Perth Primary School has 16.1.
How do Penrhos College and South Perth Primary School rank in WA?
Penrhos College is 5th of 172 and South Perth Primary School is 71st of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.