Independent co-ed secondary (7–12) in Kenwick, WA; 70 students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a C overall.
Communicare Academy is also known as Communicare Kenwick.
Communicare Academy has an overall SchoolRank score of 26.8/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 15/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 896, below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (100/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Communicare Academy has about 70 students across 6 year levels, so roughly 12 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 501, Writing 449, Numeracy 457, Spelling 492, Grammar 455. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Communicare Academy is a very small independent combined school with approximately 70 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Communicare Academy has approximate annual tuition fees of $1,293. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 13/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Communicare Academy has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 64%, which is below the national benchmark.
Communicare Academy is located in Kenwick, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 896 (10th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.