Carnarvon Christian School vs Eton Farm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 861 km 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
Eton Farm Primary School
Serpentine · Independent primary · PP-6
59 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Carnarvon Christian School Carnarvon WA | Eton Farm Primary School Serpentine WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 71 | 59 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 32 | 26 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 7% |
| Suburb | Carnarvon 6701 | Serpentine 6125 |
| Council area | Carnarvon | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccs.wa.edu.au/ | www.etonfarmps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eton Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 40.8).
- •Eton Farm Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carnarvon Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 9.1).
- •Carnarvon Christian School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 59.
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 Eton Farm Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eton Farm Primary School ranks higher (50.9 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 Eton Farm Primary School?
About 861 km in a straight line, between Carnarvon and Serpentine in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnarvon Christian School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eton Farm Primary School has 9.1.
How do Carnarvon Christian School and Eton Farm Primary School rank in WA?
Carnarvon Christian School is unranked and Eton Farm Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.