Alkimos Baptist College vs Quinns Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km 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
Quinns Baptist College
Mindarie · Independent combined · PP-12
1,101 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Alkimos Baptist College Merriwa WA | Quinns Baptist College Mindarie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 172 | #85 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #740 of 1,259 | #731 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,101 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 191 | 578 / 523 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 72.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Mindarie 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimosbc.wa.edu.au | www.qbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.9 vs 46.5).
- •Quinns Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quinns Baptist College is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 368.
- •Alkimos Baptist College has grown faster over five years (23% vs -3%).
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 Quinns Baptist College?
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 Quinns Baptist College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Merriwa and Mindarie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos Baptist College has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quinns Baptist College has 15.2.
How do Alkimos Baptist College and Quinns Baptist College rank in WA?
Alkimos Baptist College is 88th of 172 and Quinns Baptist College is 85th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.