Campbell Primary School vs Excelsior Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbell Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
530 students · ICSEA 1089
Excelsior Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Campbell Primary School Canning Vale WA | Excelsior Primary School Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 583 | #245 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1681 of 4,908 | #2288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 530 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 285 | 173 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5777 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5790 |
The verdict
- •Campbell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 55.5).
- •Campbell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Campbell Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 330.
- •Campbell Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -26%).
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 Campbell Primary School better than Excelsior Primary School?
On the Success Index, Campbell Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 55.5 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 Campbell Primary School and Excelsior Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbell Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Excelsior Primary School has 17.1.
How do Campbell Primary School and Excelsior Primary School rank in WA?
Campbell Primary School is 168th of 583 and Excelsior Primary School is 245th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.