Byford John Calvin School vs Court Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 5.2 km 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
Court Grammar School
Mundijong · Independent combined · PP-12
1,022 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Byford John Calvin School Byford WA | Court Grammar School Mundijong WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 583 | #98 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2648 of 4,908 | #795 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 208 | 1,022 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 95 | 481 / 541 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 44 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 72.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 35.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Mundijong 6123 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | portal.frsa.asn.au/frsa/ | www.cgs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Byford John Calvin School scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 43.6).
- •Byford John Calvin School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Court Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Court Grammar School is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 208.
- •Court Grammar School has grown faster over five years (61% vs 15%).
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 Court Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Byford John Calvin School ranks higher (50.6 vs 43.6 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 Court Grammar School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Byford and Mundijong 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 Court Grammar School has 14.2.
How do Byford John Calvin School and Court Grammar School rank in WA?
Byford John Calvin School is 288th of 583 and Court Grammar School is 98th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.