Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) vs Carey Baptist College Forrestdale
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 758 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)
Forrestdale · Independent combined · PP-9
599 students · ICSEA 1042
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale
Forrestdale · Independent combined · PP-12
760 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) Forrestdale WA | Carey Baptist College Forrestdale Forrestdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 172 | #35 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #713 of 1,259 | #388 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-9 | PP-12 |
| Students | 599 | 760 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 270 | 367 / 393 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +154% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 58.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 39.2 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forrestdale 6112 | Forrestdale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aic.wa.edu.au/schools/forrestdale/ | carey.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 47.3).
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is the larger school with 760 students compared with 599.
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 (Forrestdale) better than Carey Baptist College Forrestdale?
On the Success Index, Carey Baptist College Forrestdale ranks higher (64.1 vs 47.3 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 (Forrestdale) and Carey Baptist College Forrestdale?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Forrestdale and Forrestdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has 13.0.
How do Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) and Carey Baptist College Forrestdale rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) is 82nd of 172 and Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is 35th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.