Carey Baptist College
Carey Baptist College is an independent combined school in Harrisdale, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1114, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,484 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 54% have a language background other than English.
Harrisdale WA 6112. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carey Baptist College compares
By ICSEA, Carey Baptist College ranks 25th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is North Harrisdale Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Carey Baptist College scores 1114, above average.
Enrolment and location
Carey Baptist College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Harrisdale
Carey Baptist College is located in Harrisdale, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,412/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 11,667.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Harrisdale suburb profileSchools near Carey Baptist College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carey Baptist College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Harrisdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Harrisdale | 0.6 km | 1077 | 37 lower | 805 |
| Providence Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Southern River | 1.4 km | 1109 | 5 lower | 1,041 |
| Harrisdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Harrisdale | 1.5 km | 1092 | 22 lower | 1,028 |
| Bletchley Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Southern River | 1.6 km | 1050 | 64 lower | 692 |
| Harrisdale Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Harrisdale | 2.0 km | 1072 | 42 lower | 2,303 |
| Southern Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Southern River | 2.5 km | 1038 | 76 lower | 530 |
| Campbell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Canning Vale | 2.6 km | 1089 | 25 lower | 530 |
| Piara Waters Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Piara Waters | 2.8 km | 1065 | 49 lower | 558 |
| Ranford Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Canning Vale | 2.9 km | 1102 | 12 lower | 646 |
| St John Bosco CollegeCatholic Combined · Piara Waters | 3.1 km | 1063 | 51 lower | 1,243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carey Baptist College a government school?
No, Carey Baptist College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Carey Baptist College offer?
Carey Baptist College offers PP-12.
What is Carey Baptist College's ICSEA score?
Carey Baptist College has an ICSEA score of 1114, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carey Baptist College?
Carey Baptist College has 1,484 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carey Baptist College?
The nearest schools to Carey Baptist College are North Harrisdale Primary School (0.6 km), Providence Christian College (1.4 km), Harrisdale Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Carey Baptist College located?
Carey Baptist College is located in Harrisdale, WA 6112. Visit the school website at http://www.carey.wa.edu.au.