St Gerard's Catholic Primary School vs Y School WA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 770 m 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
Y School WA
Mirrabooka · Independent special · 10-12
103 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Westminster WA | Y School WA Mirrabooka WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2830 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 176 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 102 | 59 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 24% |
| Suburb | Westminster 6061 | Mirrabooka 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stgerards.wa.edu.au | www.ymcawa.org.au/vocational-school |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Y School WA has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.7).
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 103.
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Y School WA 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 Gerard's Catholic Primary School better than Y School WA?
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 Y School WA?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Westminster and Mirrabooka 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 Y School WA has 11.3.
How do St Gerard's Catholic Primary School and Y School WA rank in WA?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School is 312th of 583 and Y School WA is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.