Calista Primary School vs Orelia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
Orelia Primary School
Orelia · Government primary · K-6
301 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Calista Primary School Calista WA | Orelia Primary School Orelia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #567 of 583 | #546 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4813 of 4,908 | #4709 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 413 | 301 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 214 | 139 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 20% |
| 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=5511 |
The verdict
- •Orelia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.5 vs 19.1).
- •Calista Primary School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calista Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Calista Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 301.
- •Orelia Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Orelia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Orelia Primary School ranks higher (21.5 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 Orelia Primary School?
About 1.2 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 Orelia Primary School has 16.5.
How do Calista Primary School and Orelia Primary School rank in WA?
Calista Primary School is 567th of 583 and Orelia Primary School is 546th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.