Child Side School vs Ellenbrook Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 190 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Child Side School
Boyanup · Independent combined · PP-10
72 students · ICSEA 1048
Ellenbrook Christian College
Ellenbrook · Independent combined · PP-12
677 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Child Side School Boyanup WA | Ellenbrook Christian College Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #58 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #581 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-10 | PP-12 |
| Students | 72 | 677 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 43 | 347 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 46.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 31.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Boyanup 6237 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Capel | Swan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.childsideschool.wa.edu.au | www.ellenbrook.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.2 vs 53.4).
- •Ellenbrook Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Child Side School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Ellenbrook Christian College is the larger school with 677 students compared with 72.
- •Ellenbrook Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs 13%).
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 Child Side School better than Ellenbrook 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 Child Side School and Ellenbrook Christian College?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Boyanup and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Child Side School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ellenbrook Christian College has 14.7.
How do Child Side School and Ellenbrook Christian College rank in WA?
Child Side School is unranked and Ellenbrook Christian College is 58th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.