Carnarvon Community College vs Laverton School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 962 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
Laverton School
Laverton · Government combined · K-12
100 students · ICSEA 738
| Measure | Carnarvon Community College East Carnarvon WA | Laverton School Laverton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 172 | #152 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1060 of 1,259 | #1177 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 447 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 249 | 48 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 769 | 738 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 80% | 74% |
| Suburb | East Carnarvon 6701 | Laverton 6440 |
| Council area | Carnarvon | Laverton |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5275 |
The verdict
- •Carnarvon Community College scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 25.5).
- •Carnarvon Community College has the higher ICSEA (769 vs 738), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laverton School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 9.6).
- •Carnarvon Community College is the larger school with 447 students compared with 100.
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 Laverton School?
On the Success Index, Carnarvon Community College ranks higher (30.7 vs 25.5 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 Laverton School?
About 962 km in a straight line, between East Carnarvon and Laverton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnarvon Community College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laverton School has 5.7.
How do Carnarvon Community College and Laverton School rank in WA?
Carnarvon Community College is 137th of 172 and Laverton School is 152nd of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.