Peter Carnley Anglican Community School vs Wellard Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Wellard Village Primary School
Wellard · Government primary · K-6
588 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Wellard WA | Wellard Village Primary School Wellard WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 172 | #382 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #674 of 1,259 | #3431 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,275 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 671 / 604 | 296 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.2 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 11% |
| Suburb | Wellard 6170 | Wellard 6170 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pcacs.wa.edu.au | wellardvillageps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 39.9).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.4).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 588.
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is a independent school while Wellard Village Primary School is a government 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 Wellard Village Primary School?
On the Success Index, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School ranks higher (49.3 vs 39.9 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 Wellard Village Primary School?
About 1.6 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 Wellard Village Primary School has 17.4.
How do Peter Carnley Anglican Community School and Wellard Village Primary School rank in WA?
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is 74th of 172 and Wellard Village Primary School is 382nd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.