Challis Community Primary School vs John Calvin Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Challis Community Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
830 students · ICSEA 936
John Calvin Christian College
Armadale · Independent high school · 7-12
366 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Challis Community Primary School Armadale WA | John Calvin Christian College Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #532 of 583 | #47 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4616 of 4,908 | #621 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 830 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 441 | 177 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.8 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 0% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5567 | www.frsa.asn.au |
The verdict
- •John Calvin Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 23.1).
- •John Calvin Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Calvin Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.7).
- •Challis Community Primary School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 366.
- •John Calvin Christian College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -11%).
- •Challis Community Primary School is a government school while John Calvin 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 Challis Community Primary School better than John Calvin Christian College?
On the Success Index, John Calvin Christian College ranks higher (55.2 vs 23.1 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 Challis Community Primary School and John Calvin Christian College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Challis Community Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Calvin Christian College has 12.2.
How do Challis Community Primary School and John Calvin Christian College rank in WA?
Challis Community Primary School is 532nd of 583 and John Calvin Christian College is 47th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.