Eton Farm Primary School vs Rockingham John Calvin School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eton Farm Primary School
Serpentine · Independent primary · PP-6
59 students · ICSEA 1010
Rockingham John Calvin School
Baldivis · Independent primary · PP-6
137 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Eton Farm Primary School Serpentine WA | Rockingham John Calvin School Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #231 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2226 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 59 | 137 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 33 | 72 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Serpentine 6125 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.etonfarmps.wa.edu.au | www.ais.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rockingham John Calvin School scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 50.9).
- •Rockingham John Calvin School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eton Farm Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.4).
- •Rockingham John Calvin School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 59.
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 Eton Farm Primary School better than Rockingham John Calvin School?
On the Success Index, Rockingham John Calvin School ranks higher (56.4 vs 50.9 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 Eton Farm Primary School and Rockingham John Calvin School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Serpentine and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eton Farm Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham John Calvin School has 13.4.
How do Eton Farm Primary School and Rockingham John Calvin School rank in WA?
Eton Farm Primary School is unranked and Rockingham John Calvin School is 231st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.