Calista Primary School vs Gilmore College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calista Primary School
Calista · Government primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 920
Gilmore College
Orelia · Government high school · 7-12
1,251 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Calista Primary School Calista WA | Gilmore College Orelia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #567 of 583 | #121 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4813 of 4,908 | #1310 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 413 | 1,251 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 214 | 546 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 77.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 41.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Calista 6167 | Orelia 6167 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5081 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4031 |
The verdict
- •Gilmore College scores higher on the Success Index (25.0 vs 19.1).
- •Gilmore College has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calista Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Gilmore College is the larger school with 1,251 students compared with 413.
- •Gilmore College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
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 Calista Primary School better than Gilmore College?
On the Success Index, Gilmore College ranks higher (25.0 vs 19.1 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 Calista Primary School and Gilmore College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Calista and Orelia in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calista Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilmore College has 16.2.
How do Calista Primary School and Gilmore College rank in WA?
Calista Primary School is 567th of 583 and Gilmore College is 121st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.