Avonvale Primary School vs Rangeway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 374 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avonvale Primary School
Northam · Government primary · K-6
117 students · ICSEA 745
Rangeway Primary School
Rangeway · Government primary · K-6
261 students · ICSEA 712
| Measure | Avonvale Primary School Northam WA | Rangeway Primary School Rangeway WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #572 of 583 | #578 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4834 of 4,908 | #4874 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 117 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 65 | 119 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 745 | 712 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 29.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 83% |
| Suburb | Northam 6401 | Rangeway 6530 |
| Council area | Northam | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5018 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5388 |
The verdict
- •Avonvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (18.4 vs 16.4).
- •Avonvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (745 vs 712), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rangeway Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Rangeway Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 117.
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 Avonvale Primary School better than Rangeway Primary School?
On the Success Index, Avonvale Primary School ranks higher (18.4 vs 16.4 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 Avonvale Primary School and Rangeway Primary School?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Northam and Rangeway in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avonvale Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rangeway Primary School has 12.3.
How do Avonvale Primary School and Rangeway Primary School rank in WA?
Avonvale Primary School is 572nd of 583 and Rangeway Primary School is 578th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.