Broomehill Primary School vs Thornlie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 253 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broomehill Primary School
Broomehill · Government primary · K-6
34 students · ICSEA 940
Thornlie Primary School
Thornlie · Government primary · K-6
470 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Broomehill Primary School Broomehill WA | Thornlie Primary School Thornlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #388 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3509 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 34 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 15 | 209 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 7% |
| Suburb | Broomehill 6318 | Thornlie 6108 |
| Council area | Broomehill-Tambellup | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5065 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5434 |
The verdict
- •Thornlie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 30.4).
- •Thornlie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broomehill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.9).
- •Thornlie Primary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 34.
- •Thornlie Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -24%).
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 Broomehill Primary School better than Thornlie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Thornlie Primary School ranks higher (38.9 vs 30.4 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 Broomehill Primary School and Thornlie Primary School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Broomehill and Thornlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broomehill Primary School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thornlie Primary School has 13.9.
How do Broomehill Primary School and Thornlie Primary School rank in WA?
Broomehill Primary School is unranked and Thornlie Primary School is 388th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.