Kalamunda Christian School vs Lesmurdie Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamunda Christian School
Walliston · Independent primary · PP-6
150 students · ICSEA 1080
Lesmurdie Senior High School
Lesmurdie · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Kalamunda Christian School Walliston WA | Lesmurdie Senior High School Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 583 | #61 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1294 of 4,908 | #771 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 150 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 80 | 494 / 482 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 65.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Walliston 6076 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kalamundacs.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4133 |
The verdict
- •Kalamunda Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 48.5).
- •Kalamunda Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalamunda Christian School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Lesmurdie Senior High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 150.
- •Kalamunda Christian School is a independent school while Lesmurdie 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 Kalamunda Christian School better than Lesmurdie Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Kalamunda Christian School ranks higher (66.9 vs 48.5 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 Kalamunda Christian School and Lesmurdie Senior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Walliston and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalamunda Christian School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lesmurdie Senior High School has 14.8.
How do Kalamunda Christian School and Lesmurdie Senior High School rank in WA?
Kalamunda Christian School is 116th of 583 and Lesmurdie Senior High School is 61st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.