Bold Park Community School vs Kingsway Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bold Park Community School
Wembley · Independent combined · PP-12
189 students · ICSEA 1117
Kingsway Christian College
Darch · Independent combined · PP-12
1,379 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Bold Park Community School Wembley WA | Kingsway Christian College Darch WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 172 | #41 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #174 of 1,259 | #438 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 189 | 1,379 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 98 | 700 / 679 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 94.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 67.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wembley 6014 | Darch 6065 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boldpark.com | www.kingsway.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bold Park Community School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 61.3).
- •Kingsway Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bold Park Community School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.6).
- •Kingsway Christian College is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 189.
- •Bold Park Community School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 6%).
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 Bold Park Community School better than Kingsway Christian College?
On the Success Index, Bold Park Community School ranks higher (75.3 vs 61.3 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 Bold Park Community School and Kingsway Christian College?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Wembley and Darch in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bold Park Community School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsway Christian College has 14.6.
How do Bold Park Community School and Kingsway Christian College rank in WA?
Bold Park Community School is 16th of 172 and Kingsway Christian College is 41st of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.