Campbell Primary School vs Providence Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbell Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
530 students · ICSEA 1089
Providence Christian College
Southern River · Independent combined · PP-12
1,041 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Campbell Primary School Canning Vale WA | Providence Christian College Southern River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 583 | #28 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1681 of 4,908 | #300 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 530 | 1,041 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 285 | 535 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 81.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 42.9 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Southern River 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5777 | www.providence.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Providence Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 62.6).
- •Providence Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Providence Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.4).
- •Providence Christian College is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 530.
- •Providence Christian College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -14%).
- •Campbell 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 Campbell Primary School better than Providence Christian College?
On the Success Index, Providence Christian College ranks higher (68.2 vs 62.6 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 Campbell Primary School and Providence Christian College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Southern River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbell Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Providence Christian College has 12.8.
How do Campbell Primary School and Providence Christian College rank in WA?
Campbell Primary School is 168th of 583 and Providence Christian College is 28th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.