Kardinya Primary School vs Kennedy Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kardinya Primary School
Kardinya · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 1087
Kennedy Baptist College
Murdoch · Independent high school · 7-12
1,244 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Kardinya Primary School Kardinya WA | Kennedy Baptist College Murdoch WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 583 | #13 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1007 of 4,908 | #172 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 433 | 1,244 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 217 | 593 / 651 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 192 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 88.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 61.4 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kardinya 6163 | Murdoch 6150 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5596 | www.kennedy.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (74.9 vs 70.1).
- •Kennedy Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kennedy Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Kennedy Baptist College is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 433.
- •Kardinya Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 7%).
- •Kardinya Primary School is a government school while Kennedy Baptist College is an independent 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 Kardinya Primary School better than Kennedy Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Kennedy Baptist College ranks higher (74.9 vs 70.1 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 Kardinya Primary School and Kennedy Baptist College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kardinya and Murdoch in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kardinya Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kennedy Baptist College has 14.0.
How do Kardinya Primary School and Kennedy Baptist College rank in WA?
Kardinya Primary School is 87th of 583 and Kennedy Baptist College is 13th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.