Goldfields Baptist College

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

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Ranked 2nd among private regional schools in Western AustraliaLeading tier

S360 score: 74.1%

Goldfields Baptist College is a co-educational, Christian, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Somerville, Western Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It ranks 2nd among private regional schools in Western Australia.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

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

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

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

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

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

Personal Development15 / 20Leading

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum14 / 20Trusted

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

Sports13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

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

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections15 / 20Leading

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

Sustainability12 / 20Highly Capable

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
249
Student:teacher ratio
10.7:1
Location
Somerville, Western Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

101717 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
    361(-77)
    Writing
    388(-54)
    Spelling
    336(-97)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    345(-103)
    Numeracy
    377(-59)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    489(-32)
    Writing
    480(-28)
    Spelling
    489(-21)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    502(-30)
    Numeracy
    484(-40)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    499(-67)
    Writing
    545(-24)
    Spelling
    543(-17)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    515(-54)
    Numeracy
    517(-59)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    547(-49)
    Writing
    568(-43)
    Spelling
    553(-33)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    539(-55)
    Numeracy
    536(-69)

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

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $4,010
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $4,010
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $4,450
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $4,450
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $5,145
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $5,145
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

Common questions

What year levels does Goldfields Baptist College teach?

Goldfields Baptist College teaches Prep to Year 12.

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

Goldfields Baptist College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Goldfields Baptist College in?

Goldfields Baptist College is classified as Independent.

Does Goldfields Baptist College offer boarding?

No, Goldfields Baptist College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Goldfields Baptist College?

Goldfields Baptist College has 249 students.

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

Goldfields Baptist College's student to teacher ratio is 10.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Goldfields Baptist College sit in?

Goldfields Baptist College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

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

Goldfields Baptist College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Goldfields Baptist College rank?

Goldfields Baptist College ranks 2nd among private regional schools in Western Australia.

Where is Goldfields Baptist College located?

Goldfields Baptist College is located in Somerville, Western Australia.