Byford John Calvin School vs Victoria Park Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 30 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
Victoria Park Christian School
Victoria Park · Independent primary · PP-6
113 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Byford John Calvin School Byford WA | Victoria Park Christian School Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 583 | #201 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2648 of 4,908 | #1972 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 208 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 95 | 59 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Victoria Park 6100 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | portal.frsa.asn.au/frsa/ | www.victoriaparkchristianschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Victoria Park Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 50.6).
- •Victoria Park Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victoria Park Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Byford John Calvin School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 113.
- •Victoria Park Christian School has grown faster over five years (45% 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 Victoria Park Christian School?
On the Success Index, Victoria Park Christian School ranks higher (59.5 vs 50.6 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 Victoria Park Christian School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Byford and Victoria Park 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 Victoria Park Christian School has 12.0.
How do Byford John Calvin School and Victoria Park Christian School rank in WA?
Byford John Calvin School is 288th of 583 and Victoria Park Christian School is 201st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.