Carey Baptist College Forrestdale
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is an independent combined school in Forrestdale, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1081, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 760 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Forrestdale WA 6112. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carey Baptist College Forrestdale compares
By ICSEA, Carey Baptist College Forrestdale ranks 39th 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale), an independent combined school 0.8 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 Forrestdale scores 1081, above average.
Enrolment and location
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale 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 Forrestdale
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is located in Forrestdale, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,875/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 1,027.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Forrestdale suburb profileSchools near Carey Baptist College Forrestdale
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carey Baptist College Forrestdale | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)Independent Combined · Forrestdale | 0.8 km | 1042 | 39 lower | 599 |
| Riva Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 2.9 km | 1066 | 15 lower | 854 |
| Aspiri Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 2.9 km | 1091 | 10 higher | 1,024 |
| Forrestdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrestdale | 3.0 km | 990 | 91 lower | 264 |
| St John Bosco CollegeCatholic Combined · Piara Waters | 3.1 km | 1063 | 18 lower | 1,243 |
| Piara Waters Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 3.4 km | 1078 | 3 lower | 1,070 |
| Piara Waters West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Piara Waters | 4.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Harrisdale Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Harrisdale | 4.1 km | 1072 | 9 lower | 2,303 |
| Piara Waters Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Piara Waters | 4.5 km | 1065 | 16 lower | 558 |
| Harrisdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Harrisdale | 4.7 km | 1092 | 11 higher | 1,028 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carey Baptist College Forrestdale a government school?
No, Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Carey Baptist College Forrestdale offer?
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale offers PP-12.
What is Carey Baptist College Forrestdale's ICSEA score?
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carey Baptist College Forrestdale?
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale has 760 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carey Baptist College Forrestdale?
The nearest schools to Carey Baptist College Forrestdale are Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) (0.8 km), Riva Primary School (2.9 km), Aspiri Primary School (2.9 km).
Where is Carey Baptist College Forrestdale located?
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is located in Forrestdale, WA 6112. Visit the school website at https://carey.wa.edu.au/.