Byford John Calvin School vs Byford Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 348 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Byford John Calvin School
Byford · Independent primary · PP-6
208 students · ICSEA 1033
Byford Secondary College
Byford · Government high school · 7-12
1,419 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Byford John Calvin School Byford WA | Byford Secondary College Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 583 | #107 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2648 of 4,908 | #1175 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 208 | 1,419 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 95 | 687 / 732 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 268 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 102.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 74.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | portal.frsa.asn.au/frsa/ | www.byfordsc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Byford John Calvin School scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 30.2).
- •Byford John Calvin School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Byford Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Byford Secondary College is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 208.
- •Byford John Calvin School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -2%).
- •Byford John Calvin School is a independent school while Byford Secondary College is a government 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 Byford John Calvin School better than Byford Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Byford John Calvin School ranks higher (50.6 vs 30.2 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 Byford John Calvin School and Byford Secondary College?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Byford and Byford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Byford John Calvin School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Byford Secondary College has 13.8.
How do Byford John Calvin School and Byford Secondary College rank in WA?
Byford John Calvin School is 288th of 583 and Byford Secondary College is 107th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.