Carey Park Primary School vs Grace Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carey Park Primary School
Carey Park · Government primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 900
Grace Christian School
Glen Iris · Independent combined · PP-12
609 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Carey Park Primary School Carey Park WA | Grace Christian School Glen Iris WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #503 of 583 | #52 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4423 of 4,908 | #542 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 282 | 609 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 145 | 302 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 49.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 2% |
| Suburb | Carey Park 6230 | Glen Iris 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5088 | www.grace.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 26.1).
- •Grace Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Grace Christian School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 282.
- •Grace Christian School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 1%).
- •Carey Park Primary School is a government school while Grace Christian School is an independent 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 Park Primary School better than Grace Christian School?
On the Success Index, Grace Christian School ranks higher (55.4 vs 26.1 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 Park Primary School and Grace Christian School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Carey Park and Glen Iris in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Park Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grace Christian School has 12.4.
How do Carey Park Primary School and Grace Christian School rank in WA?
Carey Park Primary School is 503rd of 583 and Grace Christian School is 52nd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.