Calista Primary School vs Tammin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 172 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
Tammin Primary School
Tammin · Government primary · K-6
16 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Calista Primary School Calista WA | Tammin Primary School Tammin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #567 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4813 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 413 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 214 | 9 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 19% |
| Suburb | Calista 6167 | Tammin 6409 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Tammin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5081 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5431 |
The verdict
- •Tammin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.4 vs 19.1).
- •Tammin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (921 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calista Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 16.
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 Tammin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tammin Primary School ranks higher (22.4 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 Tammin Primary School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Calista and Tammin in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Calista Primary School and Tammin Primary School rank in WA?
Calista Primary School is 567th of 583 and Tammin Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.