Quinns Baptist College vs Somerly Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Quinns Baptist College
Mindarie · Independent combined · PP-12
1,101 students · ICSEA 1061
Somerly Primary School
Clarkson · Government primary · K-6
454 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Quinns Baptist College Mindarie WA | Somerly Primary School Clarkson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 172 | #425 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #731 of 1,259 | #3870 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,101 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 523 | 222 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.3 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mindarie 6030 | Clarkson 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.qbc.wa.edu.au | www.somerlyps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Quinns Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 33.5).
- •Quinns Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quinns Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Quinns Baptist College is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 454.
- •Quinns Baptist College is a independent school while Somerly 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 Quinns Baptist College better than Somerly Primary School?
On the Success Index, Quinns Baptist College ranks higher (46.5 vs 33.5 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 Quinns Baptist College and Somerly Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mindarie and Clarkson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Quinns Baptist College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerly Primary School has 16.4.
How do Quinns Baptist College and Somerly Primary School rank in WA?
Quinns Baptist College is 85th of 172 and Somerly Primary School is 425th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.