Australian Christian College - Southlands vs Great Southern Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Southlands
Albany · Independent combined · PP-12
987 students · ICSEA 1036
Great Southern Grammar School
Kalgan · Independent combined · PP-12
611 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Southlands Albany WA | Great Southern Grammar School Kalgan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 172 | #39 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #669 of 1,259 | #427 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 987 | 611 |
| Girls / boys | 576 / 411 | 344 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 54.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Kalgan 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/southlands/ | www.gsg.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Great Southern Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 49.4).
- •Great Southern Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Great Southern Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.9).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands is the larger school with 987 students compared with 611.
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has grown faster over five years (51% vs -9%).
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 Australian Christian College - Southlands better than Great Southern Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Great Southern Grammar School ranks higher (61.6 vs 49.4 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 Australian Christian College - Southlands and Great Southern Grammar School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Albany and Kalgan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Southlands has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Great Southern Grammar School has 11.2.
How do Australian Christian College - Southlands and Great Southern Grammar School rank in WA?
Australian Christian College - Southlands is 73rd of 172 and Great Southern Grammar School is 39th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.