Carey Baptist College vs Southern Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.5 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
Southern Grove Primary School
Southern River · Government primary · K-6
530 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Carey Baptist College Harrisdale WA | Southern Grove Primary School Southern River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 172 | #255 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #339 of 1,259 | #2394 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,484 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 785 / 699 | 259 / 271 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.3 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 75.6 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Harrisdale 6112 | Southern River 6110 |
| Council area | Armadale | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carey.wa.edu.au | southerngroveps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carey Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 54.2).
- •Carey Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carey Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.1).
- •Carey Baptist College is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 530.
- •Southern Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 10%).
- •Carey Baptist College is a independent school while Southern Grove 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 better than Southern Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carey Baptist College ranks higher (66.2 vs 54.2 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 Southern Grove Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Harrisdale and Southern River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Baptist College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Grove Primary School has 18.1.
How do Carey Baptist College and Southern Grove Primary School rank in WA?
Carey Baptist College is 31st of 172 and Southern Grove Primary School is 255th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.