St Andrew's Catholic Primary School vs Youth Futures Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 483 m 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
Youth Futures Community School
Clarkson · Independent special · 8-12
367 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Clarkson WA | Youth Futures Community School Clarkson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1959 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | 8-12 |
| Students | 327 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 171 | 191 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 88 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 31.2 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 18% |
| Suburb | Clarkson 6030 | Clarkson 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.standrews.wa.edu.au | yfcschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Youth Futures Community School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.1).
- •Youth Futures Community School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 327.
- •Youth Futures Community School has grown faster over five years (67% vs -5%).
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Youth Futures Community School is an independent 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 St Andrew's Catholic Primary School better than Youth Futures Community 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 St Andrew's Catholic Primary School and Youth Futures Community School?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Clarkson and Clarkson 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 Youth Futures Community School has 10.4.
How do St Andrew's Catholic Primary School and Youth Futures Community School rank in WA?
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is 198th of 583 and Youth Futures Community School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.