Calingiri Primary School vs Moora Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 66 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calingiri Primary School
Calingiri · Government primary · K-6
24 students · ICSEA 928
Moora Primary School
Moora · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Calingiri Primary School Calingiri WA | Moora Primary School Moora WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #438 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3965 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 24 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 15 | 57 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 24% |
| Suburb | Calingiri 6569 | Moora 6510 |
| Council area | Victoria Plains | Moora |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5080 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5313 |
The verdict
- •Moora Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 27.6).
- •Calingiri Primary School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calingiri Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 13.8).
- •Moora Primary School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 24.
- •Moora Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -35%).
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 Calingiri Primary School better than Moora Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moora Primary School ranks higher (32.3 vs 27.6 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 Calingiri Primary School and Moora Primary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Calingiri and Moora in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calingiri Primary School has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moora Primary School has 13.8.
How do Calingiri Primary School and Moora Primary School rank in WA?
Calingiri Primary School is unranked and Moora Primary School is 438th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.