Aspiri Primary School vs Carey Baptist College Forrestdale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspiri Primary School
Piara Waters · Government primary · K-6
1,024 students · ICSEA 1091
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale
Forrestdale · Independent combined · PP-12
760 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Aspiri Primary School Piara Waters WA | Carey Baptist College Forrestdale Forrestdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 583 | #35 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #891 of 4,908 | #388 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,024 | 760 |
| Girls / boys | 511 / 513 | 367 / 393 |
| Foundation intake | 118 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +154% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 58.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 39.2 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Piara Waters 6112 | Forrestdale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspirips.wa.edu.au/ | carey.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aspiri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 64.1).
- •Aspiri Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.1).
- •Aspiri Primary School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 760.
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has grown faster over five years (154% vs 43%).
- •Aspiri Primary School is a government school while Carey Baptist College Forrestdale 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 Aspiri Primary School better than Carey Baptist College Forrestdale?
On the Success Index, Aspiri Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 64.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aspiri Primary School and Carey Baptist College Forrestdale?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Piara Waters and Forrestdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspiri Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has 13.0.
How do Aspiri Primary School and Carey Baptist College Forrestdale rank in WA?
Aspiri Primary School is 70th of 583 and Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is 35th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.