Aspiri Primary School vs Riva Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspiri Primary School
Piara Waters · Government primary · K-6
1,024 students · ICSEA 1091
Riva Primary School
Piara Waters · Government primary · K-6
854 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Aspiri Primary School Piara Waters WA | Riva Primary School Piara Waters WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 583 | #144 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #891 of 4,908 | #1521 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,024 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 511 / 513 | 393 / 461 |
| Foundation intake | 118 | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 46.2 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Piara Waters 6112 | Piara Waters 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspirips.wa.edu.au/ | www.rivaps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspiri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 64.3).
- •Aspiri Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riva Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.1).
- •Aspiri Primary School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 854.
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 Aspiri Primary School better than Riva Primary School?
On the Success Index, Aspiri Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 64.3 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 Aspiri Primary School and Riva Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Piara Waters and Piara Waters in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspiri Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riva Primary School has 15.9.
How do Aspiri Primary School and Riva Primary School rank in WA?
Aspiri Primary School is 70th of 583 and Riva Primary School is 144th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.