Albany Primary School vs Little Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1024
Little Grove Primary School
Little Grove · Government primary · K-6
238 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Albany Primary School Albany WA | Little Grove Primary School Little Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 583 | #228 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3193 of 4,908 | #2193 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 396 | 238 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 213 | 124 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Little Grove 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | albanyprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.littlegroveps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Little Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 43.3).
- •Little Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Little Grove Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.4).
- •Albany Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 238.
- •Little Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany Primary School better than Little Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Little Grove Primary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 43.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albany Primary School and Little Grove Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Albany and Little Grove in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Little Grove Primary School has 15.0.
How do Albany Primary School and Little Grove Primary School rank in WA?
Albany Primary School is 349th of 583 and Little Grove Primary School is 228th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.