Calista Primary School vs Medina 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.
Calista Primary School
Calista · Government primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 920
Medina Primary School
Medina · Government primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Calista Primary School Calista WA | Medina Primary School Medina WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #567 of 583 | #527 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4813 of 4,908 | #4595 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 413 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 214 | 72 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 22% |
| Suburb | Calista 6167 | Medina 6167 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5081 | medinaps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Medina Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.5 vs 19.1).
- •Calista Primary School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Medina Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.5).
- •Calista Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 153.
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 Medina Primary School?
On the Success Index, Medina Primary School ranks higher (23.5 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 Medina Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Calista and Medina in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calista Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Medina Primary School has 12.6.
How do Calista Primary School and Medina Primary School rank in WA?
Calista Primary School is 567th of 583 and Medina Primary School is 527th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.