Carey Baptist College vs Helena College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 27 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
Helena College
Glen Forrest · Independent combined · PP-12
740 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Carey Baptist College Harrisdale WA | Helena College Glen Forrest WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 172 | #29 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #339 of 1,259 | #325 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,484 | 740 |
| Girls / boys | 785 / 699 | 396 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.3 | 68.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 75.6 | 46.9 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Harrisdale 6112 | Glen Forrest 6071 |
| Council area | Armadale | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carey.wa.edu.au | www.helena.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.2 vs 67.0).
- •Helena College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Carey Baptist College is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 740.
- •Carey Baptist College has grown faster over five years (10% vs 4%).
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 Helena College?
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 and Helena College?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Harrisdale and Glen Forrest in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Baptist College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helena College has 10.7.
How do Carey Baptist College and Helena College rank in WA?
Carey Baptist College is 31st of 172 and Helena College is 29th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.