Carey Baptist College Forrestdale vs Riva Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.9 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
Riva Primary School
Piara Waters · Government primary · K-6
854 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Carey Baptist College Forrestdale Forrestdale WA | Riva Primary School Piara Waters WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #35 of 172 | #144 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #388 of 1,259 | #1521 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 760 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 393 | 393 / 461 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +154% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.6 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 46.2 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Forrestdale 6112 | Piara Waters 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carey.wa.edu.au/ | www.rivaps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.1 vs 64.3).
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.9).
- •Riva Primary School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 760.
- •Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is a independent school while Riva Primary School 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 Carey Baptist College Forrestdale better than Riva Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carey Baptist College Forrestdale and Riva Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Forrestdale and Piara Waters 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 Riva Primary School has 15.9.
How do Carey Baptist College Forrestdale and Riva Primary School rank in WA?
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is 35th of 172 and Riva Primary School is 144th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.