Atlantis Beach Baptist College vs Leaning Tree Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 325 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantis Beach Baptist College
Two Rocks · Independent combined · PP-12
291 students · ICSEA 972
Leaning Tree Steiner School
Glenfield · Independent combined · PP-9
111 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Atlantis Beach Baptist College Two Rocks WA | Leaning Tree Steiner School Glenfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 172 | #113 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1023 of 1,259 | #903 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-9 |
| Students | 291 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 155 | 48 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +74% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Two Rocks 6037 | Glenfield 6532 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.abbc.wa.edu.au/ | www.leaningtree.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Leaning Tree Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (37.9 vs 32.1).
- •Leaning Tree Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leaning Tree Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.5).
- •Atlantis Beach Baptist College is the larger school with 291 students compared with 111.
- •Atlantis Beach Baptist College has grown faster over five years (74% vs -10%).
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 Atlantis Beach Baptist College better than Leaning Tree Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Leaning Tree Steiner School ranks higher (37.9 vs 32.1 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 Atlantis Beach Baptist College and Leaning Tree Steiner School?
About 325 km in a straight line, between Two Rocks and Glenfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atlantis Beach Baptist College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leaning Tree Steiner School has 9.9.
How do Atlantis Beach Baptist College and Leaning Tree Steiner School rank in WA?
Atlantis Beach Baptist College is 131st of 172 and Leaning Tree Steiner School is 113th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.