Carnarvon Community College vs Carnarvon School Of The Air
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carnarvon Community College
East Carnarvon · Government combined · K-12
447 students · ICSEA 769
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Carnarvon · Government primary · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Carnarvon Community College East Carnarvon WA | Carnarvon School Of The Air Carnarvon WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1060 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 447 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 249 | 19 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 769 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 80% | 7% |
| Suburb | East Carnarvon 6701 | Carnarvon 6701 |
| Council area | Carnarvon | Carnarvon |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | carnarvoncc.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 30.7).
- •Carnarvon School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 769), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carnarvon School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 9.6).
- •Carnarvon Community College is the larger school with 447 students compared with 42.
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 Community College better than Carnarvon School Of The Air?
On the Success Index, Carnarvon School Of The Air ranks higher (64.0 vs 30.7 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 Community College and Carnarvon School Of The Air?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between East Carnarvon and Carnarvon in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnarvon Community College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carnarvon School Of The Air has 6.7.
How do Carnarvon Community College and Carnarvon School Of The Air rank in WA?
Carnarvon Community College is 137th of 172 and Carnarvon School Of The Air is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.