Esperance Anglican Community School vs Esperance Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Esperance Anglican Community School
Esperance · Independent high school · 7-12
308 students · ICSEA 1004
Esperance Christian School
Esperance · Independent primary · PP-6
41 students · ICSEA 858
| Measure | Esperance Anglican Community School Esperance WA | Esperance Christian School Esperance WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #808 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 308 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 140 | 21 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +60% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 858 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Esperance 6450 |
| Council area | Esperance | Esperance |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.eacs.wa.edu.au | www.ecs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Esperance Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 27.2).
- •Esperance Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Esperance Christian School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.4).
- •Esperance Anglican Community School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 41.
- •Esperance Anglican Community School has grown faster over five years (60% vs -28%).
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 Esperance Anglican Community School better than Esperance Christian School?
On the Success Index, Esperance Anglican Community School ranks higher (46.5 vs 27.2 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 Esperance Anglican Community School and Esperance Christian School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Esperance and Esperance in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Esperance Anglican Community School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Esperance Christian School has 8.0.
How do Esperance Anglican Community School and Esperance Christian School rank in WA?
Esperance Anglican Community School is 67th of 140 and Esperance Christian School is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.