John Calvin Christian College vs Pioneer Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km 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
Pioneer Village School
Armadale · Independent primary · PP-6
169 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | John Calvin Christian College Armadale WA | Pioneer Village School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 140 | #215 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #621 of 1,472 | #2111 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 366 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 189 | 83 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frsa.asn.au | www.pvs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Village School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 55.2).
- •John Calvin Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Calvin Christian College is the larger school with 366 students compared with 169.
- •Pioneer Village School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -1%).
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 Pioneer Village School?
On the Success Index, Pioneer Village School ranks higher (57.7 vs 55.2 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 Pioneer Village School?
About 1.7 km 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 Pioneer Village School has 12.0.
How do John Calvin Christian College and Pioneer Village School rank in WA?
John Calvin Christian College is 47th of 140 and Pioneer Village School is 215th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.