Carey Baptist College

Harrisdale, Western Australia · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Elite for Learning OpportunitiesElite for Learning EnvironmentRanked 2nd among private co-ed schools in Western AustraliaDistinguished tier

S360 score: 83.9%

Carey Baptist College is a co-educational, Christian, Large school from Prep to Year 12 in Harrisdale, Western Australia. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Sports.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities54 / 60 (90.0%)Elite

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development18 / 20Elite

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports19 / 20Elite

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture18 / 20Elite

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections18 / 20Elite

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,481
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
Location
Harrisdale, Western Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1114114 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    438(0)
    Writing
    437(-5)
    Spelling
    426(-7)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    442(-6)
    Numeracy
    440(+4)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    529(+8)
    Writing
    521(+13)
    Spelling
    528(+18)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    535(+3)
    Numeracy
    544(+20)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    570(+4)
    Writing
    578(+9)
    Spelling
    585(+25)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    581(+12)
    Numeracy
    593(+17)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    618(+22)
    Writing
    642(+31)
    Spelling
    619(+33)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    627(+33)
    Numeracy
    647(+42)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Carey Baptist College teach?

Carey Baptist College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Carey Baptist College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Carey Baptist College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Carey Baptist College in?

Carey Baptist College is classified as Independent.

Does Carey Baptist College offer boarding?

No, Carey Baptist College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Carey Baptist College?

Carey Baptist College has 1,481 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Carey Baptist College?

Carey Baptist College's student to teacher ratio is 14.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Carey Baptist College sit in?

Carey Baptist College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Carey Baptist College's strongest area on Schools360?

Carey Baptist College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Carey Baptist College rank?

Carey Baptist College ranks 2nd among private co-ed schools in Western Australia.

Where is Carey Baptist College located?

Carey Baptist College is located in Harrisdale, Western Australia.