Bletchley Park Primary School vs Providence Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 976 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bletchley Park Primary School
Southern River · Government primary · K-6
692 students · ICSEA 1050
Providence Christian College
Southern River · Independent combined · PP-12
1,041 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Bletchley Park Primary School Southern River WA | Providence Christian College Southern River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 583 | #28 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2405 of 4,908 | #300 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 692 | 1,041 |
| Girls / boys | 325 / 367 | 535 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 81.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 42.9 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Southern River 6110 | Southern River 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5808 | www.providence.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Providence Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 54.0).
- •Providence Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Providence Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.8).
- •Providence Christian College is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 692.
- •Providence Christian College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -25%).
- •Bletchley Park Primary School is a government school while Providence Christian College 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 Bletchley Park Primary School better than Providence Christian College?
On the Success Index, Providence Christian College ranks higher (68.2 vs 54.0 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 Bletchley Park Primary School and Providence Christian College?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Southern River and Southern River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bletchley Park Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Providence Christian College has 12.8.
How do Bletchley Park Primary School and Providence Christian College rank in WA?
Bletchley Park Primary School is 257th of 583 and Providence Christian College is 28th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.