Caladenia Primary School vs Excelsior Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caladenia Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
997 students · ICSEA 1116
Excelsior Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Caladenia Primary School Canning Vale WA | Excelsior Primary School Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 583 | #245 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #668 of 4,908 | #2288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 997 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 491 / 506 | 173 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5800 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5790 |
The verdict
- •Caladenia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 55.5).
- •Caladenia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Excelsior Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.0).
- •Caladenia Primary School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 330.
- •Caladenia Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -26%).
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 Caladenia Primary School better than Excelsior Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caladenia Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 55.5 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 Caladenia Primary School and Excelsior Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caladenia Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Excelsior Primary School has 17.1.
How do Caladenia Primary School and Excelsior Primary School rank in WA?
Caladenia Primary School is 45th of 583 and Excelsior Primary School is 245th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.