South Perth Primary School vs St Columba's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 454 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
South Perth Primary School
South Perth · Government primary · K-6
395 students · ICSEA 1122
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
South Perth · Catholic primary · PP-6
381 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | South Perth Primary School South Perth WA | St Columba's Catholic Primary School South Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 583 | #78 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #893 of 4,908 | #925 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 395 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 203 | 198 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | South Perth 6151 | South Perth 6151 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5374 | www.stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.3 vs 71.0).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Perth Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.5).
- •South Perth Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 381.
- •South Perth Primary School is a government school while St Columba'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 South Perth Primary School better than St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are South Perth Primary School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
About 454 m in a straight line, between South Perth and South Perth in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
South Perth Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columba's Catholic Primary School has 17.5.
How do South Perth Primary School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
South Perth Primary School is 71st of 583 and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 78th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.