Carmel School vs Sir David Brand School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel School
Dianella · Independent combined · PP-12
390 students · ICSEA 1149
Sir David Brand School
Coolbinia · Government special · K-12
63 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Carmel School Dianella WA | Sir David Brand School Coolbinia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #135 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 390 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 211 | 15 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Coolbinia 6050 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carmel.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6020 |
The verdict
- •Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sir David Brand School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 9.3).
- •Carmel School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 63.
- •Sir David Brand School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -13%).
- •Carmel School is a independent school while Sir David Brand 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 School better than Sir David Brand 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 School and Sir David Brand School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dianella and Coolbinia in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sir David Brand School has 4.5.
How do Carmel School and Sir David Brand School rank in WA?
Carmel School is 10th of 172 and Sir David Brand School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.