John Calvin Christian College vs Neerigen Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 661 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Calvin Christian College
Armadale · Independent high school · 7-12
366 students · ICSEA 1042
Neerigen Brook Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | John Calvin Christian College Armadale WA | Neerigen Brook Primary School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 140 | #494 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #621 of 1,472 | #4392 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 366 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 189 | 149 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 21% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frsa.asn.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5517 |
The verdict
- •John Calvin Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 26.5).
- •John Calvin Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Calvin Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •John Calvin Christian College is the larger school with 366 students compared with 302.
- •John Calvin Christian College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -18%).
- •John Calvin Christian College is a independent school while Neerigen Brook 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 John Calvin Christian College better than Neerigen Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index, John Calvin Christian College ranks higher (55.2 vs 26.5 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 John Calvin Christian College and Neerigen Brook Primary School?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Armadale and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Calvin Christian College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Neerigen Brook Primary School has 13.7.
How do John Calvin Christian College and Neerigen Brook Primary School rank in WA?
John Calvin Christian College is 47th of 140 and Neerigen Brook Primary School is 494th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.