Amaroo Primary School vs Calingiri Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 253 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amaroo Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 927
Calingiri Primary School
Calingiri · Government primary · K-6
24 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Amaroo Primary School Collie WA | Calingiri Primary School Calingiri WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #481 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4279 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 331 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 180 | 9 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 17% |
| Suburb | Collie 6225 | Calingiri 6569 |
| Council area | Collie | Victoria Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5008 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5080 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.9 vs 27.6).
- •Calingiri Primary School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calingiri Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 15.1).
- •Amaroo Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 24.
- •Amaroo Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -35%).
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 Amaroo Primary School better than Calingiri Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amaroo Primary School and Calingiri Primary School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Collie and Calingiri in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amaroo Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Calingiri Primary School has 7.1.
How do Amaroo Primary School and Calingiri Primary School rank in WA?
Amaroo Primary School is 481st of 583 and Calingiri Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.