Baldivis Gardens Primary School vs Rockingham John Calvin School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baldivis Gardens Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
628 students · ICSEA 976
Rockingham John Calvin School
Baldivis · Independent primary · PP-6
137 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Baldivis Gardens Primary School Baldivis WA | Rockingham John Calvin School Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #417 of 583 | #231 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3805 of 4,908 | #2226 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 628 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 323 | 72 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baldivisgardensps.wa.edu.au/ | www.ais.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rockingham John Calvin School scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 34.5).
- •Rockingham John Calvin School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockingham John Calvin School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
- •Baldivis Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 137.
- •Baldivis Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 23%).
- •Baldivis Gardens Primary School is a government school while Rockingham John Calvin School is an independent 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 Baldivis Gardens Primary School better than Rockingham John Calvin School?
On the Success Index, Rockingham John Calvin School ranks higher (56.4 vs 34.5 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 Baldivis Gardens Primary School and Rockingham John Calvin School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baldivis Gardens Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham John Calvin School has 13.4.
How do Baldivis Gardens Primary School and Rockingham John Calvin School rank in WA?
Baldivis Gardens Primary School is 417th of 583 and Rockingham John Calvin School is 231st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.