Dale Christian College WA vs John Calvin School (Albany)
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 361 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dale Christian College WA
Armadale · Independent combined · PP-12
657 students · ICSEA 1001
John Calvin School (Albany)
Albany · Independent combined · PP-10
169 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Dale Christian College WA Armadale WA | John Calvin School (Albany) Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 172 | #104 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1088 of 1,259 | #839 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-10 |
| Students | 657 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 301 | 87 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Armadale | Albany |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dalecc.wa.edu.au | www.jcsa.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Calvin School (Albany) scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 29.5).
- •Dale Christian College WA has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Calvin School (Albany) has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.9).
- •Dale Christian College WA is the larger school with 657 students compared with 169.
- •Dale Christian College WA has grown faster over five years (13% vs -7%).
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 Dale Christian College WA better than John Calvin School (Albany)?
On the Success Index, John Calvin School (Albany) ranks higher (40.9 vs 29.5 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 Dale Christian College WA and John Calvin School (Albany)?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dale Christian College WA has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Calvin School (Albany) has 10.9.
How do Dale Christian College WA and John Calvin School (Albany) rank in WA?
Dale Christian College WA is 141st of 172 and John Calvin School (Albany) is 104th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.