Christ Church Grammar School vs Presbyterian Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Grammar School
Claremont · Independent combined · PP-12
1,697 students · ICSEA 1193
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Peppermint Grove · Independent combined · PP-12
963 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Christ Church Grammar School Claremont WA | Presbyterian Ladies' College Peppermint Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 172 | #4 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #38 of 1,259 | #42 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,697 | 963 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,697 | 963 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 202 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 197 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1193 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 165.9 | 109.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 99.5 | 68.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Claremont 6010 | Peppermint Grove 6011 |
| Council area | Claremont | Peppermint Grove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccgs.wa.edu.au | www.plc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (85.6 vs 85.2).
- •Christ Church Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1193 vs 1159), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.2).
- •Christ Church Grammar School is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 963.
- •Christ Church Grammar School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -4%).
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 Christ Church Grammar School better than Presbyterian Ladies' 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 Christ Church Grammar School and Presbyterian Ladies' College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Peppermint Grove in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ Church Grammar School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Presbyterian Ladies' College has 8.8.
How do Christ Church Grammar School and Presbyterian Ladies' College rank in WA?
Christ Church Grammar School is 3rd of 172 and Presbyterian Ladies' College is 4th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.