Carey Baptist College Forrestdale vs Great Southern Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 363 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale
Forrestdale · Independent combined · PP-12
760 students · ICSEA 1081
Great Southern Grammar School
Kalgan · Independent combined · PP-12
611 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Carey Baptist College Forrestdale Forrestdale WA | Great Southern Grammar School Kalgan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #35 of 172 | #39 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #388 of 1,259 | #427 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 760 | 611 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 393 | 344 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +154% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.6 | 54.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Forrestdale 6112 | Kalgan 6330 |
| Council area | Armadale | Albany |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | carey.wa.edu.au/ | www.gsg.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 61.6).
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Great Southern Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is the larger school with 760 students compared with 611.
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has grown faster over five years (154% vs -9%).
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 Carey Baptist College Forrestdale better than Great Southern Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Carey Baptist College Forrestdale ranks higher (64.1 vs 61.6 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 Carey Baptist College Forrestdale and Great Southern Grammar School?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Forrestdale and Kalgan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Great Southern Grammar School has 11.2.
How do Carey Baptist College Forrestdale and Great Southern Grammar School rank in WA?
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is 35th of 172 and Great Southern Grammar School is 39th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.