Peter Carnley Anglican Community School vs The King's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.5 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
The King's College
Wellard · Independent combined · PP-12
923 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Wellard WA | The King's College Wellard WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 172 | #50 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #674 of 1,259 | #526 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,275 | 923 |
| Girls / boys | 671 / 604 | 480 / 443 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.2 | 76.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 40.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wellard 6170 | Wellard 6170 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pcacs.wa.edu.au | www.tkc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The King's College scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 49.3).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The King's College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 923.
- •The King's College has grown faster over five years (70% vs 40%).
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 The King's College?
On the Success Index, The King's College ranks higher (56.4 vs 49.3 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 Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and The King's College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wellard and Wellard 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 The King's College has 12.1.
How do Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and The King's College rank in WA?
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is 74th of 172 and The King's College is 50th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.