Campbell Primary School vs Lathlain Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 13 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
Lathlain Primary School
Lathlain · Government primary · K-6
673 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Campbell Primary School Canning Vale WA | Lathlain Primary School Lathlain WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 583 | #106 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1681 of 4,908 | #1212 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 530 | 673 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 285 | 348 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Lathlain 6100 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5777 | www.lathlainps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lathlain Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 62.6).
- •Campbell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lathlain Primary School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 530.
- •Lathlain Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -14%).
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 Lathlain Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lathlain Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 62.6 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 Lathlain Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Lathlain in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbell Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lathlain Primary School has 17.6.
How do Campbell Primary School and Lathlain Primary School rank in WA?
Campbell Primary School is 168th of 583 and Lathlain Primary School is 106th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.