Austin Cove Baptist College vs Riverside Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Cove Baptist College
South Yunderup · Independent combined · PP-12
726 students · ICSEA 1003
Riverside Education Support Centre
Greenfields · Government special · K-6
82 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Austin Cove Baptist College South Yunderup WA | Riverside Education Support Centre Greenfields WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 726 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 338 | 20 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 27.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 13% |
| Suburb | South Yunderup 6208 | Greenfields 6210 |
| Council area | Murray | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | – | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6094 |
The verdict
- •Austin Cove Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 13.9).
- •Austin Cove Baptist College is the larger school with 726 students compared with 82.
- •Austin Cove Baptist College has grown faster over five years (22% vs 3%).
- •Austin Cove Baptist College is a independent school while Riverside 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 Austin Cove Baptist College better than Riverside 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 Austin Cove Baptist College and Riverside Education Support Centre?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between South Yunderup and Greenfields in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austin Cove Baptist College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Education Support Centre has 4.1.
How do Austin Cove Baptist College and Riverside Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Austin Cove Baptist College is 111th of 172 and Riverside Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.