Carmel School vs Wesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 8.9 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
Wesley College
South Perth · Independent combined · PP-12
1,312 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Carmel School Dianella WA | Wesley College South Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 172 | #12 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #135 of 1,259 | #146 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 390 | 1,312 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 211 | 72 / 1,240 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 116.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 96.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | South Perth 6151 |
| Council area | Stirling | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carmel.wa.edu.au | www.wesley.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.1 vs 77.5).
- •Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.2).
- •Wesley College is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 390.
- •Wesley College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -13%).
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 Wesley College?
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 Wesley College?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Dianella and South Perth in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wesley College has 11.2.
How do Carmel School and Wesley College rank in WA?
Carmel School is 10th of 172 and Wesley College is 12th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.