Child Side School vs Mandurah Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 112 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
Mandurah Baptist College
Lakelands · Independent combined · PP-12
1,383 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Child Side School Boyanup WA | Mandurah Baptist College Lakelands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #76 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #689 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-10 | PP-12 |
| Students | 72 | 1,383 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 43 | 711 / 672 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 95.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 70.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Boyanup 6237 | Lakelands 6180 |
| Council area | Capel | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.childsideschool.wa.edu.au | www.mbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Child Side School scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 48.3).
- •Mandurah Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Child Side School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Mandurah Baptist College is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 72.
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 Mandurah Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Child Side School ranks higher (53.2 vs 48.3 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 Child Side School and Mandurah Baptist College?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Boyanup and Lakelands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Child Side School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mandurah Baptist College has 14.5.
How do Child Side School and Mandurah Baptist College rank in WA?
Child Side School is unranked and Mandurah Baptist College is 76th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.