Brentwood Primary School vs Caladenia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 9.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Primary School
Brentwood · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1116
Caladenia Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
997 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Brentwood Primary School Brentwood WA | Caladenia Primary School Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 583 | #45 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #909 of 4,908 | #668 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 331 | 997 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 174 | 491 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 115 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brentwood 6153 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Melville | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brentwoodps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5800 |
The verdict
- •Caladenia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 71.1).
- •Brentwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •Caladenia Primary School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 331.
- •Caladenia Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -6%).
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 Brentwood Primary School better than Caladenia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caladenia Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 71.1 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 Brentwood Primary School and Caladenia Primary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brentwood Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caladenia Primary School has 18.0.
How do Brentwood Primary School and Caladenia Primary School rank in WA?
Brentwood Primary School is 73rd of 583 and Caladenia Primary School is 45th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.