Providence Christian College vs St Mark's Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 38 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Providence Christian College
Southern River · Independent combined · PP-12
1,041 students · ICSEA 1109
St Mark's Anglican Community School
Hillarys · Independent combined · PP-12
1,856 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Providence Christian College Southern River WA | St Mark's Anglican Community School Hillarys WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 172 | #44 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #300 of 1,259 | #457 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,041 | 1,856 |
| Girls / boys | 535 / 506 | 925 / 931 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | 192 |
| Year 12 cohort | 55 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.3 | 125.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 80.4 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Southern River 6110 | Hillarys 6025 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.providence.wa.edu.au | www.stmarks.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Providence Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 60.2).
- •St Mark's Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Providence Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •St Mark's Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,856 students compared with 1,041.
- •Providence Christian College has grown faster over five years (32% vs 11%).
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 Providence Christian College better than St Mark's Anglican Community School?
On the Success Index, Providence Christian College ranks higher (68.2 vs 60.2 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 Providence Christian College and St Mark's Anglican Community School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Southern River and Hillarys in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Providence Christian College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's Anglican Community School has 14.7.
How do Providence Christian College and St Mark's Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Providence Christian College is 28th of 172 and St Mark's Anglican Community School is 44th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.