Arbor Grove Primary School vs Malvern Springs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Grove Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
544 students · ICSEA 954
Malvern Springs Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
713 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Arbor Grove Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Malvern Springs Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #529 of 583 | #495 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4602 of 4,908 | #4403 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 544 | 713 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 257 | 340 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5792 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5827 |
The verdict
- •Malvern Springs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 23.3).
- •Malvern Springs Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arbor Grove Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.3).
- •Malvern Springs Primary School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 544.
- •Malvern Springs Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -26%).
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 Arbor Grove Primary School better than Malvern Springs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Malvern Springs Primary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 23.3 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 Arbor Grove Primary School and Malvern Springs Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arbor Grove Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Springs Primary School has 18.3.
How do Arbor Grove Primary School and Malvern Springs Primary School rank in WA?
Arbor Grove Primary School is 529th of 583 and Malvern Springs Primary School is 495th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.