Carmel Adventist College vs Walliston Primary 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.
Carmel Adventist College
Carmel · Independent high school · 7-12
200 students · ICSEA 1039
Walliston Primary School
Walliston · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Carmel Adventist College Carmel WA | Walliston Primary School Walliston WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 140 | #212 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #361 of 1,472 | #2066 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 200 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 96 | 171 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carmel 6076 | Walliston 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cac.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5525 |
The verdict
- •Carmel Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 58.4).
- •Walliston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.3).
- •Walliston Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 200.
- •Walliston Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -3%).
- •Carmel Adventist College is a independent school while Walliston 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 Carmel Adventist College better than Walliston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carmel Adventist College ranks higher (66.9 vs 58.4 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 Walliston Primary School?
About 3.0 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 Walliston Primary School has 17.3.
How do Carmel Adventist College and Walliston Primary School rank in WA?
Carmel Adventist College is 22nd of 140 and Walliston Primary School is 212th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.