Penrhos College vs Wesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.0 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
Wesley College
South Perth · Independent combined · PP-12
1,312 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Penrhos College Como WA | Wesley College South Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 172 | #12 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #79 of 1,259 | #146 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,033 | 1,312 |
| Girls / boys | 1,033 / 0 | 72 / 1,240 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.3 | 116.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 82.3 | 96.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 23% |
| 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.wesley.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Penrhos College scores higher on the Success Index (81.8 vs 77.5).
- •Wesley College has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penrhos College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.2).
- •Wesley College is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 1,033.
- •Wesley College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 7%).
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 Wesley College?
On the Success Index, Penrhos College ranks higher (81.8 vs 77.5 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 Wesley College?
About 2.0 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 Wesley College has 11.2.
How do Penrhos College and Wesley College rank in WA?
Penrhos College is 5th of 172 and Wesley College is 12th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.