Carey Baptist College vs Harrisdale Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carey Baptist College
Harrisdale · Independent combined · PP-12
1,484 students · ICSEA 1114
Harrisdale Senior High School
Harrisdale · Government high school · 7-12
2,303 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Carey Baptist College Harrisdale WA | Harrisdale Senior High School Harrisdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 172 | #15 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #339 of 1,259 | #226 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,484 | 2,303 |
| Girls / boys | 785 / 699 | 1,131 / 1,172 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 406 |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | 310 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.3 | 151.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 75.6 | 51.2 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Harrisdale 6112 | Harrisdale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carey.wa.edu.au | harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Harrisdale Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 66.2).
- •Carey Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carey Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.2).
- •Harrisdale Senior High School is the larger school with 2,303 students compared with 1,484.
- •Harrisdale Senior High School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 10%).
- •Carey Baptist College is a independent school while Harrisdale Senior High 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 better than Harrisdale Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Harrisdale Senior High School ranks higher (72.4 vs 66.2 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 and Harrisdale Senior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Harrisdale and Harrisdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Baptist College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrisdale Senior High School has 15.2.
How do Carey Baptist College and Harrisdale Senior High School rank in WA?
Carey Baptist College is 31st of 172 and Harrisdale Senior High School is 15th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.