St Denis School vs St Kieran Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Denis School
Joondanna · Catholic primary · PP-6
200 students · ICSEA 1123
St Kieran Catholic Primary School
Tuart Hill · Catholic primary · PP-6
427 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | St Denis School Joondanna WA | St Kieran Catholic Primary School Tuart Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 583 | #163 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #644 of 4,908 | #1661 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 200 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 93 | 202 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 35.2 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Joondanna 6060 | Tuart Hill 6060 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stdenis.wa.edu.au | www.stkieran.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Denis School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 62.9).
- •St Denis School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Kieran Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 200.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Yokine
Frequently asked questions
Is St Denis School better than St Kieran Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Denis School ranks higher (73.9 vs 62.9 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 Denis School and St Kieran Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Joondanna and Tuart Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Denis School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kieran Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do St Denis School and St Kieran Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
St Denis School is 43rd of 583 and St Kieran Catholic Primary School is 163rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.