Leda Primary School vs Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leda Primary School
Leda · Government primary · K-6
366 students · ICSEA 912
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
Wellard · Independent combined · PP-12
1,275 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Leda Primary School Leda WA | Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Wellard WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #582 of 583 | #74 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4907 of 4,908 | #674 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 366 | 1,275 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 189 | 671 / 604 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 92.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 58.3 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 1% |
| Suburb | Leda 6170 | Wellard 6170 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5725 | www.pcacs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 12.0).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.8).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 366.
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has grown faster over five years (40% vs -40%).
- •Leda Primary School is a government school while Peter Carnley Anglican Community School 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 Leda Primary School better than Peter Carnley Anglican Community School?
On the Success Index, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School ranks higher (49.3 vs 12.0 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 Leda Primary School and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leda and Wellard in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leda Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has 13.8.
How do Leda Primary School and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Leda Primary School is 582nd of 583 and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is 74th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.