Grace Christian School vs St James' Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 191 km 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
St James' Anglican School
Alkimos · Independent combined · PP-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Grace Christian School Glen Iris WA | St James' Anglican School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 172 | #66 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #542 of 1,259 | #629 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 609 | 1,137 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 307 | 568 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 53 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 77.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glen Iris 6230 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.grace.wa.edu.au | www.stjames.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Grace Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 51.3).
- •Grace Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.6).
- •St James' Anglican School is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 609.
- •St James' Anglican School has grown faster over five years (73% vs 10%).
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 St James' Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Grace Christian School ranks higher (55.4 vs 51.3 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 St James' Anglican School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Glen Iris and Alkimos in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Christian School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' Anglican School has 14.6.
How do Grace Christian School and St James' Anglican School rank in WA?
Grace Christian School is 52nd of 172 and St James' Anglican School is 66th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.