Carnarvon Christian School vs The Silver Tree Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 815 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
The Silver Tree Steiner School
Parkerville · Independent primary · PP-6
172 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Carnarvon Christian School Carnarvon WA | The Silver Tree Steiner School Parkerville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #455 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4101 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 71 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 32 | 92 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carnarvon 6701 | Parkerville 6081 |
| Council area | Carnarvon | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccs.wa.edu.au/ | www.silvertree.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carnarvon Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (40.8 vs 30.3).
- •Carnarvon Christian School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carnarvon Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 11.6).
- •The Silver Tree Steiner School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 71.
- •The Silver Tree Steiner School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -7%).
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 The Silver Tree Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Carnarvon Christian School ranks higher (40.8 vs 30.3 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 The Silver Tree Steiner School?
About 815 km in a straight line, between Carnarvon and Parkerville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnarvon Christian School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Silver Tree Steiner School has 11.6.
How do Carnarvon Christian School and The Silver Tree Steiner School rank in WA?
Carnarvon Christian School is unranked and The Silver Tree Steiner School is 455th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.