Kennedy Baptist College vs North Lake Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Baptist College
Murdoch · Independent high school · 7-12
1,244 students · ICSEA 1113
North Lake Senior Campus
Kardinya · Government high school · 10-12
335 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Kennedy Baptist College Murdoch WA | North Lake Senior Campus Kardinya WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 140 | #69 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #172 of 1,472 | #834 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,244 | 335 |
| Girls / boys | 593 / 651 | 184 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 215 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 192 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.6 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 61.4 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Murdoch 6150 | Kardinya 6163 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kennedy.wa.edu.au | www.northlake.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (74.9 vs 45.6).
- •Kennedy Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Lake Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.0).
- •Kennedy Baptist College is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 335.
- •Kennedy Baptist College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -16%).
- •Kennedy Baptist College is a independent school while North Lake Senior Campus 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 Kennedy Baptist College better than North Lake Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, Kennedy Baptist College ranks higher (74.9 vs 45.6 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 Kennedy Baptist College and North Lake Senior Campus?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Murdoch and Kardinya in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kennedy Baptist College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Lake Senior Campus has 9.4.
How do Kennedy Baptist College and North Lake Senior Campus rank in WA?
Kennedy Baptist College is 13th of 140 and North Lake Senior Campus is 69th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.