Aveley Primary School vs Upper Swan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aveley Primary School
Aveley · Government primary · K-6
621 students · ICSEA 1025
Upper Swan Primary School
Upper Swan · Government primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Aveley Primary School Aveley WA | Upper Swan Primary School Upper Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 583 | #371 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2513 of 4,908 | #3379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 621 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 323 | 199 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Aveley 6069 | Upper Swan 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aveleyps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5427 |
The verdict
- •Aveley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 40.7).
- •Aveley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aveley Primary School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 398.
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 Primary School better than Upper Swan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Aveley Primary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 40.7 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 Aveley Primary School and Upper Swan Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Aveley and Upper Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aveley Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Swan Primary School has 16.3.
How do Aveley Primary School and Upper Swan Primary School rank in WA?
Aveley Primary School is 270th of 583 and Upper Swan Primary School is 371st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.