Carnarvon Christian School vs Carnarvon School Of The Air
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 850 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carnarvon Christian School
Carnarvon · Independent primary · PP-6
71 students · ICSEA 967
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Carnarvon · Government primary · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Carnarvon Christian School Carnarvon WA | Carnarvon School Of The Air Carnarvon WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 71 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 32 | 19 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 7% |
| Suburb | Carnarvon 6701 | Carnarvon 6701 |
| Council area | Carnarvon | Carnarvon |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.ccs.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5926 |
The verdict
- •Carnarvon School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 40.8).
- •Carnarvon School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carnarvon School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 7.6).
- •Carnarvon Christian School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 42.
- •Carnarvon School Of The Air has grown faster over five years (17% vs -7%).
- •Carnarvon Christian School is a independent school while Carnarvon School Of The Air 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 Carnarvon Christian School better than Carnarvon School Of The Air?
On the Success Index, Carnarvon School Of The Air ranks higher (64.0 vs 40.8 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 Carnarvon Christian School and Carnarvon School Of The Air?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Carnarvon and Carnarvon in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnarvon Christian School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carnarvon School Of The Air has 6.7.
How do Carnarvon Christian School and Carnarvon School Of The Air rank in WA?
Carnarvon Christian School is unranked and Carnarvon School Of The Air is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.