Peter Carnley Anglican Community School vs St Vincent's 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.
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
Wellard · Independent combined · PP-12
1,275 students · ICSEA 1041
St Vincent's School
Parmelia · Catholic primary · PP-6
406 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Wellard WA | St Vincent's School Parmelia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 172 | #309 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #674 of 1,259 | #2812 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,275 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 671 / 604 | 218 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.2 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wellard 6170 | Parmelia 6167 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pcacs.wa.edu.au | www.stvincents.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.3 vs 48.4).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.6).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 406.
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has grown faster over five years (40% vs 0%).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is a independent school while St Vincent's School is a catholic 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 Peter Carnley Anglican Community School better than St Vincent's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and St Vincent's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wellard and Parmelia in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Vincent's School has 18.6.
How do Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and St Vincent's School rank in WA?
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is 74th of 172 and St Vincent's School is 309th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.