Atwell Primary School vs Treeby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atwell Primary School
Atwell · Government primary · K-6
505 students · ICSEA 1047
Treeby Primary School
Treeby · Government primary · K-6
559 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Atwell Primary School Atwell WA | Treeby Primary School Treeby WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 583 | #114 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2789 of 4,908 | #1276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 505 | 559 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 258 | 267 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Atwell 6164 | Treeby 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.atwellps.wa.edu.au/ | treebyps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Treeby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.2 vs 48.6).
- •Treeby Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Treeby Primary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 505.
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 Primary School better than Treeby Primary School?
On the Success Index, Treeby Primary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 48.6 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 Primary School and Treeby Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Atwell and Treeby in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atwell Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Treeby Primary School has 16.9.
How do Atwell Primary School and Treeby Primary School rank in WA?
Atwell Primary School is 306th of 583 and Treeby Primary School is 114th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.