Kalamunda Christian School vs Mazenod College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.9 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
Mazenod College
Lesmurdie · Independent high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Kalamunda Christian School Walliston WA | Mazenod College Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 583 | #21 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1294 of 4,908 | #352 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 150 | 862 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 80 | 0 / 862 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 73.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 52.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Walliston 6076 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kalamundacs.wa.edu.au | www.mazenod.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.9 vs 67.3).
- •Kalamunda Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mazenod College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Mazenod College is the larger school with 862 students compared with 150.
- •Mazenod College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
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 Mazenod College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kalamunda Christian School and Mazenod College?
About 2.9 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 Mazenod College has 11.7.
How do Kalamunda Christian School and Mazenod College rank in WA?
Kalamunda Christian School is 116th of 583 and Mazenod College is 21st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.