Grace Christian School vs Picton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 871 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Christian School
Glen Iris · Independent combined · PP-12
609 students · ICSEA 1053
Picton Primary School
Glen Iris · Government primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Grace Christian School Glen Iris WA | Picton Primary School Glen Iris WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 172 | #454 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #542 of 1,259 | #4100 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 609 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 307 | 83 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 53 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Glen Iris 6230 | Glen Iris 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.grace.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5377 |
The verdict
- •Grace Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 30.3).
- •Grace Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Christian School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 153.
- •Grace Christian School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -4%).
- •Grace Christian School is a independent school while Picton Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Grace Christian School better than Picton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Grace Christian School ranks higher (55.4 vs 30.3 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 Grace Christian School and Picton Primary School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Glen Iris and Glen Iris in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Christian School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Picton Primary School has 12.5.
How do Grace Christian School and Picton Primary School rank in WA?
Grace Christian School is 52nd of 172 and Picton Primary School is 454th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.