Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School vs Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1673 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School
Coolgardie · Independent combined · PP-12
91 students · ICSEA 684
Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School
Kununurra · Independent combined · PP-9
35 students · ICSEA 669
| Measure | Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School Coolgardie WA | Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School Kununurra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #166 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1225 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-9 |
| Students | 91 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 45 | 11 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 684 | 669 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 90% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 89% | 100% |
| Suburb | Coolgardie 6429 | Kununurra 6743 |
| Council area | Coolgardie | Halls Creek |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.caps.wa.edu.au/ | www.purnululuschool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School scores higher on the Success Index (24.6 vs 21.8).
- •Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School has the higher ICSEA (684 vs 669), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 8.0).
- •Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School is the larger school with 91 students compared with 35.
- •Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -3%).
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 Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School better than Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School?
On the Success Index, Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School ranks higher (24.6 vs 21.8 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 Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School and Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School?
About 1673 km in a straight line, between Coolgardie and Kununurra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School has 6.3.
How do Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School and Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School rank in WA?
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School is 166th of 172 and Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.