Communicare Academy vs Rehoboth Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Communicare Academy
Kenwick · Independent special · 7-12
70 students · ICSEA 896
Rehoboth Christian College
Kenwick · Independent combined · PP-12
1,009 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Communicare Academy Kenwick WA | Rehoboth Christian College Kenwick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #17 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #205 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 70 | 1,009 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 37 | 508 / 501 |
| Foundation intake | – | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 88.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 62.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kenwick 6107 | Kenwick 6107 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.communicare.wa.edu.au/ | www.rehoboth.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rehoboth Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Communicare Academy has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 11.4).
- •Rehoboth Christian College is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 70.
- •Rehoboth Christian College has grown faster over five years (38% vs -17%).
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 Communicare Academy better than Rehoboth 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 Communicare Academy and Rehoboth Christian College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kenwick and Kenwick in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Communicare Academy has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rehoboth Christian College has 11.4.
How do Communicare Academy and Rehoboth Christian College rank in WA?
Communicare Academy is unranked and Rehoboth Christian College is 17th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.