Seaforth Primary School vs St Munchin's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seaforth Primary School
Gosnells · Government primary · K-6
233 students · ICSEA 907
St Munchin's Catholic School
Gosnells · Catholic primary · PP-6
388 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Seaforth Primary School Gosnells WA | St Munchin's Catholic School Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #470 of 583 | #342 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4190 of 4,908 | #3137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 233 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 122 | 194 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gosnells 6110 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5554 | www.stmunchins.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Munchin's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 29.1).
- •St Munchin's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seaforth Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.6).
- •St Munchin's Catholic School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 233.
- •St Munchin's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 11%).
- •Seaforth Primary School is a government school while St Munchin's Catholic 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 Seaforth Primary School better than St Munchin's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Munchin's Catholic School ranks higher (44.3 vs 29.1 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 Seaforth Primary School and St Munchin's Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gosnells and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seaforth Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Munchin's Catholic School has 19.6.
How do Seaforth Primary School and St Munchin's Catholic School rank in WA?
Seaforth Primary School is 470th of 583 and St Munchin's Catholic School is 342nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.