Perth College vs The Japanese School in Perth
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 10 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
The Japanese School in Perth
City Beach · Independent combined · 1-9
39 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Perth College Mount Lawley WA | The Japanese School in Perth City Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #212 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | 1-9 |
| Students | 889 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 889 / 0 | 17 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 2.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.3 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 82.2 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Lawley 6050 | City Beach 6015 |
| Council area | Stirling | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.perthcollege.wa.edu.au | jsp.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Japanese School in Perth scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 72.8).
- •The Japanese School in Perth has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Japanese School in Perth has fewer students per teacher (2.9 vs 9.0).
- •Perth College is the larger school with 889 students compared with 39.
- •The Japanese School in Perth has grown faster over five years (18% vs -10%).
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 The Japanese School in Perth?
On the Success Index, The Japanese School in Perth ranks higher (76.8 vs 72.8 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 Perth College and The Japanese School in Perth?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Mount Lawley and City Beach in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Perth College has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Japanese School in Perth has 2.9.
How do Perth College and The Japanese School in Perth rank in WA?
Perth College is 18th of 172 and The Japanese School in Perth is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.