Carmel Adventist College Primary School vs Kalamunda Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Adventist College Primary School
Bickley · Independent primary · PP-6
141 students · ICSEA 1081
Kalamunda Christian School
Walliston · Independent primary · PP-6
150 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Carmel Adventist College Primary School Bickley WA | Kalamunda Christian School Walliston WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 583 | #116 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #972 of 4,908 | #1294 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 141 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 69 | 70 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bickley 6076 | Walliston 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cac.wa.edu.au/ | www.kalamundacs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carmel Adventist College Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 66.9).
- •Carmel Adventist College Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel Adventist College Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •Kalamunda Christian School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 141.
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 Primary School better than Kalamunda Christian School?
On the Success Index, Carmel Adventist College Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 66.9 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 Primary School and Kalamunda Christian School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bickley and Walliston in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel Adventist College Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalamunda Christian School has 13.9.
How do Carmel Adventist College Primary School and Kalamunda Christian School rank in WA?
Carmel Adventist College Primary School is 84th of 583 and Kalamunda Christian School is 116th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.