John Wollaston Anglican Community School vs Roleystone Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 7.4 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
Roleystone Community College
Roleystone · Government combined · K-10
640 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | John Wollaston Anglican Community School Camillo WA | Roleystone Community College Roleystone WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 172 | #125 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #687 of 1,259 | #989 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 1,206 | 640 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 602 | 320 / 320 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.3 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.4 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Camillo 6111 | Roleystone 6111 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jwacs.wa.edu.au | roleystonecc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 33.8).
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 640.
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -24%).
- •John Wollaston Anglican Community School is a independent school while Roleystone Community College 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 Roleystone Community College?
On the Success Index, John Wollaston Anglican Community School ranks higher (48.3 vs 33.8 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 John Wollaston Anglican Community School and Roleystone Community College?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Camillo and Roleystone 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 Roleystone Community College has 14.7.
How do John Wollaston Anglican Community School and Roleystone Community College rank in WA?
John Wollaston Anglican Community School is 75th of 172 and Roleystone Community College is 125th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.