Caladenia Primary School vs Forest Crescent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Forest Crescent Primary School
Thornlie · Government primary · K-6
627 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Caladenia Primary School Canning Vale WA | Forest Crescent Primary School Thornlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 583 | #359 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #668 of 4,908 | #3292 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 997 | 627 |
| Girls / boys | 491 / 506 | 314 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 88 |
| 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 | 1116 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Thornlie 6108 |
| 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=5688 |
The verdict
- •Caladenia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 41.9).
- •Caladenia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Crescent Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •Caladenia Primary School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 627.
- •Caladenia Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -11%).
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 Forest Crescent Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caladenia Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 41.9 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 Forest Crescent Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Thornlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caladenia Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forest Crescent Primary School has 16.4.
How do Caladenia Primary School and Forest Crescent Primary School rank in WA?
Caladenia Primary School is 45th of 583 and Forest Crescent Primary School is 359th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.