Perth College vs St Paul's Primary 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.
Perth College
Mount Lawley · Independent combined · PP-12
889 students · ICSEA 1138
St Paul's Primary School
Mount Lawley · Catholic primary · PP-6
186 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Perth College Mount Lawley WA | St Paul's Primary School Mount Lawley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 172 | #52 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #212 of 1,259 | #730 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 889 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 889 / 0 | 96 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.3 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 82.2 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Lawley 6050 | Mount Lawley 6050 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.perthcollege.wa.edu.au | stpaulsmtl.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.8 vs 73.1).
- •St Paul's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.0).
- •Perth College is the larger school with 889 students compared with 186.
- •Perth College is a independent school while St Paul's Primary 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 Perth College better than St Paul's Primary 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 Perth College and St Paul's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Lawley and Mount Lawley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Perth College has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Primary School has 16.0.
How do Perth College and St Paul's Primary School rank in WA?
Perth College is 18th of 172 and St Paul's Primary School is 52nd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.