Kennedy Baptist College vs Perth Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.2 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
Perth Waldorf School
Bibra Lake · Independent combined · PP-12
561 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Kennedy Baptist College Murdoch WA | Perth Waldorf School Bibra Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 140 | #37 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #172 of 1,472 | #420 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,244 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 593 / 651 | 320 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 215 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 192 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.6 | 54.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 61.4 | 52.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Murdoch 6150 | Bibra Lake 6163 |
| Council area | Melville | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kennedy.wa.edu.au | www.pws.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (74.9 vs 62.1).
- •Kennedy Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •Kennedy Baptist College is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 561.
- •Perth Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 7%).
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 Perth Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Kennedy Baptist College ranks higher (74.9 vs 62.1 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 Kennedy Baptist College and Perth Waldorf School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Murdoch and Bibra Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kennedy Baptist College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Waldorf School has 10.3.
How do Kennedy Baptist College and Perth Waldorf School rank in WA?
Kennedy Baptist College is 13th of 140 and Perth Waldorf School is 37th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.