Caralee Community School vs Melville 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.
Caralee Community School
Willagee · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 1010
Melville Primary School
Melville · Government primary · K-6
670 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Caralee Community School Willagee WA | Melville Primary School Melville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 583 | #101 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2574 of 4,908 | #1173 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 333 | 670 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 165 | 314 / 356 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 1% |
| Suburb | Willagee 6156 | Melville 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5794 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5296 |
The verdict
- •Melville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 51.6).
- •Melville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caralee Community School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.7).
- •Melville Primary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 333.
- •Melville Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
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 Caralee Community School better than Melville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Melville Primary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 51.6 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 Caralee Community School and Melville Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Willagee and Melville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caralee Community School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melville Primary School has 17.7.
How do Caralee Community School and Melville Primary School rank in WA?
Caralee Community School is 279th of 583 and Melville Primary School is 101st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.