Mundaring Christian College vs South-West John Calvin Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 192 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mundaring Christian College
Mundaring · Independent combined · PP-12
809 students · ICSEA 1051
South-West John Calvin Christian College
Capel · Independent combined · PP-10
65 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Mundaring Christian College Mundaring WA | South-West John Calvin Christian College Capel WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #628 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-10 |
| Students | 809 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 378 / 431 | 35 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 94 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mundaring 6073 | Capel 6271 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Capel |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mundaring.wa.edu.au | www.frsa.asn.au |
The verdict
- •South-West John Calvin Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 51.3).
- •South-West John Calvin Christian College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.0).
- •Mundaring Christian College is the larger school with 809 students compared with 65.
- •Mundaring Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs -26%).
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 Mundaring Christian College better than South-West John Calvin Christian College?
On the Success Index, South-West John Calvin Christian College ranks higher (56.7 vs 51.3 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 Mundaring Christian College and South-West John Calvin Christian College?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Mundaring and Capel in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mundaring Christian College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South-West John Calvin Christian College has 7.2.
How do Mundaring Christian College and South-West John Calvin Christian College rank in WA?
Mundaring Christian College is 65th of 172 and South-West John Calvin Christian College is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.