WA · Independent Combined
Goldfields Baptist College
Somerville 6430 · PP-11
Goldfields Baptist College is an independent combined school in Somerville, WA offering PP-11. With an ICSEA score of 1017, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 239 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
How Goldfields Baptist College compares
By ICSEA, Goldfields Baptist College ranks 94th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is O'Connor Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Goldfields Baptist College scores 1017 — near average.
Enrolment and location
Goldfields 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.
Schools near Goldfields Baptist College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Goldfields Baptist College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Connor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kalgoorlie | 0.2 km | 922 | 95 lower | 761 |
| O'Connor Education Support CentreGovernment Primary · Boulder | 0.2 km | 920 | 97 lower | 52 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Boulder | 1.5 km | 994 | 23 lower | 193 |
| Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kalgoorlie | 1.7 km | 890 | 127 lower | 854 |
| Eastern Goldfields Education Support CentreGovernment Secondary · Kalgoorlie | 1.7 km | 879 | 138 lower | 47 |
| South Kalgoorlie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kalgoorlie | 2.0 km | 909 | 108 lower | 350 |
| Kalgoorlie School Of The AirGovernment Primary · Boulder | 2.3 km | 1029 | 12 higher | 68 |
| Boulder Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Boulder | 2.4 km | 869 | 148 lower | 263 |
| John Paul CollegeCatholic Secondary · Kalgoorlie | 2.4 km | 1010 | 7 lower | 699 |
| Fairbridge College - Kalgoorlie CampusIndependent Secondary · South Kalgoorlie | 2.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goldfields Baptist College a government school?
No, Goldfields Baptist College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Goldfields Baptist College offer?
Goldfields Baptist College offers PP-11.
What is Goldfields Baptist College's ICSEA score?
Goldfields Baptist College has an ICSEA score of 1017, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Goldfields Baptist College?
Goldfields Baptist College has 239 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Goldfields Baptist College?
The nearest schools to Goldfields Baptist College are O'Connor Primary School (0.2 km), O'Connor Education Support Centre (0.2 km), St Joseph's School (1.5 km).
Where is Goldfields Baptist College located?
Goldfields Baptist College is located in Somerville, WA 6430. Visit the school website at http://www.gbc.wa.edu.au.