Queens Park Primary School vs St Norbert College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 725 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queens Park Primary School
Queens Park · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1005
St Norbert College
Queens Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Queens Park Primary School Queens Park WA | St Norbert College Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 583 | #24 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2379 of 4,908 | #367 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 336 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 182 | 455 / 455 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 68.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 29.5 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Queens Park 6107 | Queens Park 6107 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5386 | www.norbert.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Norbert College scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 54.4).
- •St Norbert College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Norbert College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •St Norbert College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 336.
- •Queens Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 0%).
- •Queens Park Primary School is a government school while St Norbert College 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 Queens Park Primary School better than St Norbert College?
On the Success Index, St Norbert College ranks higher (66.7 vs 54.4 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 Queens Park Primary School and St Norbert College?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Queens Park and Queens Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queens Park Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Norbert College has 13.4.
How do Queens Park Primary School and St Norbert College rank in WA?
Queens Park Primary School is 254th of 583 and St Norbert College is 24th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.