Anne Hamersley Primary School vs Kalgoorlie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 531 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Anne Hamersley Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
813 students · ICSEA 980
Kalgoorlie Primary School
Kalgoorlie · Government primary · K-6
496 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Anne Hamersley Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Kalgoorlie Primary School Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #392 of 583 | #374 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3538 of 4,908 | #3399 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 813 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 418 | 233 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 30.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Kalgoorlie 6430 |
| Council area | Swan | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.annehamersleyps.wa.edu.au | kalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kalgoorlie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 38.4).
- •Kalgoorlie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Anne Hamersley Primary School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 496.
- •Anne Hamersley Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 6%).
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 Anne Hamersley Primary School better than Kalgoorlie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kalgoorlie Primary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 38.4 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 Anne Hamersley Primary School and Kalgoorlie Primary School?
About 531 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Anne Hamersley Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalgoorlie Primary School has 15.5.
How do Anne Hamersley Primary School and Kalgoorlie Primary School rank in WA?
Anne Hamersley Primary School is 392nd of 583 and Kalgoorlie Primary School is 374th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.