St Gerard's Catholic Primary School vs Westminster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Westminster · Catholic primary · PP-6
176 students · ICSEA 1015
Westminster Primary School
Westminster · Government primary · K-6
372 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Westminster WA | Westminster Primary School Westminster WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 583 | #317 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2830 of 4,908 | #2866 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 176 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 102 | 181 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +309% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | Westminster 6061 | Westminster 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stgerards.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5466 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.2 vs 47.6).
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westminster Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Westminster Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 176.
- •Westminster Primary School has grown faster over five years (309% vs -1%).
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Westminster Primary School is a government 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 Gerard's Catholic Primary School better than Westminster 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 St Gerard's Catholic Primary School and Westminster Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westminster Primary School has 15.1.
How do St Gerard's Catholic Primary School and Westminster Primary School rank in WA?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School is 312th of 583 and Westminster Primary School is 317th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.