John Wollaston Anglican Community School vs Kelmscott Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Wollaston Anglican Community School
Camillo · Independent combined · PP-12
1,206 students · ICSEA 1060
Kelmscott Senior High School
Kelmscott · Government high school · 7-12
1,335 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | John Wollaston Anglican Community School Camillo WA | Kelmscott Senior High School Kelmscott WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 172 | #84 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #687 of 1,259 | #990 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,206 | 1,335 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 602 | 659 / 676 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 255 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | 210 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.3 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.4 | 55.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Camillo 6111 | Kelmscott 6111 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jwacs.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4058 |
The verdict
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 38.3).
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kelmscott Senior High School is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 1,206.
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 3%).
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School is a independent school while Kelmscott Senior High 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 Wollaston Anglican Community School better than Kelmscott Senior High School?
On the Success Index, John Wollaston Anglican Community School ranks higher (48.3 vs 38.3 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 John Wollaston Anglican Community School and Kelmscott Senior High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Camillo and Kelmscott in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Wollaston Anglican Community School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kelmscott Senior High School has 14.9.
How do John Wollaston Anglican Community School and Kelmscott Senior High School rank in WA?
John Wollaston Anglican Community School is 75th of 172 and Kelmscott Senior High School is 84th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.