Scarborough Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 397 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scarborough Primary School
Scarborough · Government primary · K-6
278 students · ICSEA 1101
St John's School
Scarborough · Catholic primary · PP-6
164 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Scarborough Primary School Scarborough WA | St John's School Scarborough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 583 | #83 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #357 of 4,908 | #960 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 278 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 155 | 88 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Scarborough 6019 | Scarborough 6019 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5411 | www.stjohns.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Scarborough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 70.7).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Scarborough Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 164.
- •Scarborough Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -13%).
- •Scarborough Primary School is a government school while St John's 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 Scarborough Primary School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index, Scarborough Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 70.7 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 Scarborough Primary School and St John's School?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scarborough Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 11.8.
How do Scarborough Primary School and St John's School rank in WA?
Scarborough Primary School is 19th of 583 and St John's School is 83rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.