Allanson Primary School vs Neerigen Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 132 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
Neerigen Brook Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Allanson Primary School Allanson WA | Neerigen Brook Primary School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #536 of 583 | #494 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4640 of 4,908 | #4392 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 89 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 46 | 149 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 21% |
| Suburb | Allanson 6225 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Collie | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5006 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5517 |
The verdict
- •Neerigen Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.5 vs 22.7).
- •Neerigen Brook Primary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 89.
- •Allanson Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -18%).
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 Neerigen Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Neerigen Brook Primary School ranks higher (26.5 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 Neerigen Brook Primary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Allanson and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allanson Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Neerigen Brook Primary School has 13.7.
How do Allanson Primary School and Neerigen Brook Primary School rank in WA?
Allanson Primary School is 536th of 583 and Neerigen Brook Primary School is 494th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.