St Andrew's Catholic Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Clarkson · Catholic primary · PP-6
327 students · ICSEA 1046
St Anthony's School
Wanneroo · Catholic primary · PP-6
378 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Clarkson WA | St Anthony's School Wanneroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 583 | #269 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1959 of 4,908 | #2502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 327 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 171 | 196 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clarkson 6030 | Wanneroo 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.standrews.wa.edu.au | saw.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 52.8).
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •St Anthony's School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 327.
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 St Andrew's Catholic Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 52.8 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 St Andrew's Catholic Primary School and St Anthony's School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Clarkson and Wanneroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 17.0.
How do St Andrew's Catholic Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in WA?
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is 198th of 583 and St Anthony's School is 269th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.