Aveley North Primary School vs Ellen Stirling Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aveley North Primary School
Aveley · Government primary · K-6
770 students · ICSEA 1003
Ellen Stirling Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
555 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Aveley North Primary School Aveley WA | Ellen Stirling Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 583 | #483 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2415 of 4,908 | #4291 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 770 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 394 | 264 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.6 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Aveley 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aveleynorthps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5805 |
The verdict
- •Aveley North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 27.8).
- •Aveley North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aveley North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.1).
- •Aveley North Primary School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 555.
- •Aveley North Primary School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -25%).
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 Aveley North Primary School better than Ellen Stirling Primary School?
On the Success Index, Aveley North Primary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 27.8 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 Aveley North Primary School and Ellen Stirling Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aveley and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aveley North Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ellen Stirling Primary School has 17.1.
How do Aveley North Primary School and Ellen Stirling Primary School rank in WA?
Aveley North Primary School is 260th of 583 and Ellen Stirling Primary School is 483rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.