Alkimos Baptist College vs Merriwa Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 904 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alkimos Baptist College
Merriwa · Independent combined · PP-12
368 students · ICSEA 1038
Merriwa Education Support Centre
Merriwa · Government special · K-6
106 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Alkimos Baptist College Merriwa WA | Merriwa Education Support Centre Merriwa WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #740 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 368 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 191 | 27 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +112% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 46.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Merriwa 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimosbc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6092 |
The verdict
- •Alkimos Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 15.0).
- •Alkimos Baptist College is the larger school with 368 students compared with 106.
- •Merriwa Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (112% vs 23%).
- •Alkimos Baptist College is a independent school while Merriwa Education Support Centre 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 Alkimos Baptist College better than Merriwa Education Support Centre?
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 Alkimos Baptist College and Merriwa Education Support Centre?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Merriwa and Merriwa in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos Baptist College has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merriwa Education Support Centre has 5.6.
How do Alkimos Baptist College and Merriwa Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Alkimos Baptist College is 88th of 172 and Merriwa Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.