Australian Islamic College (Dianella) vs Goldfields Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 545 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College (Dianella)
Dianella · Independent combined · PP-10
868 students · ICSEA 1018
Goldfields Baptist College
Somerville · Independent combined · PP-11
239 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Dianella) Dianella WA | Goldfields Baptist College Somerville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 172 | #68 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #696 of 1,259 | #638 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-10 | PP-11 |
| Students | 868 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 450 / 418 | 129 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 78 | 24 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.8 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Somerville 6430 |
| Council area | Stirling | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.aic.wa.edu.au/ | www.gbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goldfields Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 47.9).
- •Australian Islamic College (Dianella) has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goldfields Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.3).
- •Australian Islamic College (Dianella) is the larger school with 868 students compared with 239.
- •Australian Islamic College (Dianella) has grown faster over five years (17% vs -11%).
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 Islamic College (Dianella) better than Goldfields Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Goldfields Baptist College ranks higher (50.8 vs 47.9 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 Islamic College (Dianella) and Goldfields Baptist College?
About 545 km in a straight line, between Dianella and Somerville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College (Dianella) has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goldfields Baptist College has 9.9.
How do Australian Islamic College (Dianella) and Goldfields Baptist College rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Dianella) is 79th of 172 and Goldfields Baptist College is 68th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.