Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School vs Rawa Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1009 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
Rawa Community School
Via Newman · Independent combined · PP-12
60 students · ICSEA 707
| Measure | Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School Coolgardie WA | Rawa Community School Via Newman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 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-12 |
| Students | 91 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 45 | 31 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 684 | 707 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 90% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 89% | 100% |
| Suburb | Coolgardie 6429 | Via Newman 6753 |
| Council area | Coolgardie | East Pilbara |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.caps.wa.edu.au/ | www.rawacommunityschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.8 vs 21.6).
- •Rawa Community School has the higher ICSEA (707 vs 684), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School is the larger school with 91 students compared with 60.
- •Rawa Community School has grown faster over five years (25% 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 Rawa Community School?
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 Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School and Rawa Community School?
About 1009 km in a straight line, between Coolgardie and Via Newman 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 Rawa Community School has 7.5.
How do Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School and Rawa Community School rank in WA?
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School is 166th of 172 and Rawa Community School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.