John Paul College
John Paul College is a Catholic secondary school in Kalgoorlie, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1010, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 699 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Kalgoorlie WA 6430. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How John Paul College compares
By ICSEA, John Paul College ranks 67th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eastern Goldfields College, a government secondary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. John Paul College scores 1010, near average.
Enrolment and location
John Paul College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Kalgoorlie
John Paul College is located in Kalgoorlie, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,095/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,711.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kalgoorlie suburb profileSchools near John Paul College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Paul College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Goldfields CollegeGovernment Secondary · Kalgoorlie | 0.8 km | 954 | 56 lower | 485 |
| Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kalgoorlie | 1.0 km | 980 | 30 lower | 496 |
| South Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kalgoorlie | 1.1 km | 909 | 101 lower | 350 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kalgoorlie | 1.3 km | 1030 | 20 higher | 382 |
| Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kalgoorlie | 1.8 km | 890 | 120 lower | 854 |
| North Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kalgoorlie | 2.0 km | 960 | 50 lower | 481 |
| Goldfields Baptist CollegeIndependent Combined · Somerville | 2.4 km | 1017 | 7 higher | 239 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Paul College a government school?
No, John Paul College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does John Paul College offer?
John Paul College offers 7-12.
What is John Paul College's ICSEA score?
John Paul College has an ICSEA score of 1010, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Paul College?
John Paul College has 699 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Paul College?
The nearest schools to John Paul College are Eastern Goldfields College (0.8 km), Kalgoorlie Primary School (1.0 km), South Kalgoorlie Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is John Paul College located?
John Paul College is located in Kalgoorlie, WA 6430. Visit the school website at http://www.jpc.wa.edu.au.