Carmel Adventist College vs Kalamunda Christian 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.
Carmel Adventist College
Carmel · Independent high school · 7-12
200 students · ICSEA 1039
Kalamunda Christian School
Walliston · Independent primary · PP-6
150 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Carmel Adventist College Carmel WA | Kalamunda Christian School Walliston WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 140 | #116 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #361 of 1,472 | #1294 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 200 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 96 | 70 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Carmel 6076 | Walliston 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cac.wa.edu.au/ | www.kalamundacs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.9 vs 66.9).
- •Kalamunda Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.9).
- •Carmel Adventist College is the larger school with 200 students compared with 150.
- •Carmel Adventist College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -8%).
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 Carmel Adventist College better than Kalamunda Christian 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 Carmel Adventist College and Kalamunda Christian School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Walliston in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel Adventist College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalamunda Christian School has 13.9.
How do Carmel Adventist College and Kalamunda Christian School rank in WA?
Carmel Adventist College is 22nd of 140 and Kalamunda Christian School is 116th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.