Divine Mercy College vs Perth Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Divine Mercy College
Yangebup · Independent combined · PP-12
322 students · ICSEA 1062
Perth Waldorf School
Bibra Lake · Independent combined · PP-12
561 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Divine Mercy College Yangebup WA | Perth Waldorf School Bibra Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 172 | #37 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #562 of 1,259 | #420 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 322 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 164 | 320 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 54.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 52.9 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Yangebup 6164 | Bibra Lake 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ais.wa.edu.au/search-school/?&mode=details&id=158 | www.pws.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Perth Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 54.2).
- •Perth Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.5).
- •Perth Waldorf School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 322.
- •Perth Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -16%).
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 Divine Mercy College better than Perth Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Perth Waldorf School ranks higher (62.1 vs 54.2 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 Divine Mercy College and Perth Waldorf School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Yangebup and Bibra Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Divine Mercy College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Waldorf School has 10.3.
How do Divine Mercy College and Perth Waldorf School rank in WA?
Divine Mercy College is 54th of 172 and Perth Waldorf School is 37th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.