Carmel Adventist College vs Lesmurdie Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 4.1 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
Lesmurdie Senior High School
Lesmurdie · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Carmel Adventist College Carmel WA | Lesmurdie Senior High School Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 140 | #61 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #361 of 1,472 | #771 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 200 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 96 | 494 / 482 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 65.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 2% |
| Suburb | Carmel 6076 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cac.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4133 |
The verdict
- •Carmel Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 48.5).
- •Carmel Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.8).
- •Lesmurdie Senior High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 200.
- •Carmel Adventist College is a independent school while Lesmurdie 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 Carmel Adventist College better than Lesmurdie Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Carmel Adventist College ranks higher (66.9 vs 48.5 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 Carmel Adventist College and Lesmurdie Senior High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel Adventist College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lesmurdie Senior High School has 14.8.
How do Carmel Adventist College and Lesmurdie Senior High School rank in WA?
Carmel Adventist College is 22nd of 140 and Lesmurdie Senior High School is 61st of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.