Allanson Primary School vs Amaroo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allanson Primary School
Allanson · Government primary · K-6
89 students · ICSEA 911
Amaroo Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Allanson Primary School Allanson WA | Amaroo Primary School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #536 of 583 | #481 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4640 of 4,908 | #4279 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 89 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 46 | 151 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 17% |
| Suburb | Allanson 6225 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Collie | Collie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5006 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5008 |
The verdict
- •Amaroo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 22.7).
- •Amaroo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Allanson Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.1).
- •Amaroo Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 89.
- •Amaroo Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -5%).
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 Allanson Primary School better than Amaroo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Amaroo Primary School ranks higher (27.9 vs 22.7 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 Allanson Primary School and Amaroo Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Allanson and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allanson Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Amaroo Primary School has 15.1.
How do Allanson Primary School and Amaroo Primary School rank in WA?
Allanson Primary School is 536th of 583 and Amaroo Primary School is 481st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.