Atwell College vs Atwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atwell College
Atwell · Government high school · 7-12
831 students · ICSEA 1003
Atwell Primary School
Atwell · Government primary · K-6
505 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Atwell College Atwell WA | Atwell Primary School Atwell WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 140 | #306 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #893 of 1,472 | #2789 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 831 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 437 | 247 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Atwell 6164 | Atwell 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4184 | www.atwellps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Atwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 42.7).
- •Atwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Atwell College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.8).
- •Atwell College is the larger school with 831 students compared with 505.
- •Atwell Primary School has grown faster over five years (-35% vs -41%).
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 Atwell College better than Atwell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Atwell Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 42.7 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 Atwell College and Atwell Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Atwell and Atwell in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atwell College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Atwell Primary School has 16.8.
How do Atwell College and Atwell Primary School rank in WA?
Atwell College is 77th of 140 and Atwell Primary School is 306th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.