Caversham Primary School vs Swan Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caversham Primary School
West Swan · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1035
Swan Christian College
Middle Swan · Independent combined · PP-12
1,689 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Caversham Primary School West Swan WA | Swan Christian College Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #291 of 583 | #69 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2657 of 4,908 | #640 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 404 | 1,689 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 222 | 834 / 855 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 191 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 128.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 63.0 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | West Swan 6055 | Middle Swan 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5096 | www.swan.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.4 vs 50.8).
- •Swan Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Swan Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.9).
- •Swan Christian College is the larger school with 1,689 students compared with 404.
- •Swan Christian College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -28%).
- •Caversham Primary School is a government school while Swan Christian College is an independent 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 Caversham Primary School better than Swan Christian College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caversham Primary School and Swan Christian College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between West Swan and Middle Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caversham Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Christian College has 13.1.
How do Caversham Primary School and Swan Christian College rank in WA?
Caversham Primary School is 291st of 583 and Swan Christian College is 69th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.