Havenport MSL College vs Hope Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 131 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Havenport MSL College
Cockburn Central · Independent combined · 3-11
37 students · ICSEA 1007
Hope Christian College
Roelands · Independent combined · PP-12
408 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Havenport MSL College Cockburn Central WA | Hope Christian College Roelands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #105 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #842 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 3-11 | PP-12 |
| Students | 37 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 18 | 212 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cockburn Central 6164 | Roelands 6226 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.havenportmsl.org.au/ | www.hopecc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Havenport MSL College scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 40.8).
- •Havenport MSL College has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Havenport MSL College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •Hope Christian College is the larger school with 408 students compared with 37.
- •Havenport MSL College has grown faster over five years (54% vs 17%).
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 Havenport MSL College better than Hope Christian College?
On the Success Index, Havenport MSL College ranks higher (43.6 vs 40.8 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 Havenport MSL College and Hope Christian College?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Cockburn Central and Roelands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Havenport MSL College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hope Christian College has 13.5.
How do Havenport MSL College and Hope Christian College rank in WA?
Havenport MSL College is unranked and Hope Christian College is 105th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.