Providence Christian College vs St Emilie's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Providence Christian College
Southern River · Independent combined · PP-12
1,041 students · ICSEA 1109
St Emilie's Catholic Primary School
Canning Vale · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Providence Christian College Southern River WA | St Emilie's Catholic Primary School Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 172 | #72 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #300 of 1,259 | #895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,041 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 535 / 506 | 201 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 55 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.3 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Southern River 6110 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.providence.wa.edu.au | stemiliescps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 68.2).
- •Providence Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Providence Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
- •Providence Christian College is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 394.
- •Providence Christian College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -4%).
- •Providence Christian College is a independent school while St Emilie's Catholic 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 Providence Christian College better than St Emilie's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Emilie's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 68.2 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 Providence Christian College and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Southern River and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Providence Christian College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Providence Christian College and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Providence Christian College is 28th of 172 and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School is 72nd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.