Carlisle Primary School vs Rivervale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Primary School
Kewdale · Government primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1062
Rivervale Primary School
Rivervale · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Carlisle Primary School Kewdale WA | Rivervale Primary School Rivervale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #155 of 583 | #203 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1607 of 4,908 | #1993 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 315 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 163 | 161 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 14% |
| Suburb | Kewdale 6105 | Rivervale 6103 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlisleps.wa.edu.au/ | rivervaleps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 59.2).
- •Carlisle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rivervale Primary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 315.
- •Rivervale Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 0%).
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 Carlisle Primary School better than Rivervale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carlisle Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 59.2 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 Carlisle Primary School and Rivervale Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kewdale and Rivervale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlisle Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rivervale Primary School has 16.2.
How do Carlisle Primary School and Rivervale Primary School rank in WA?
Carlisle Primary School is 155th of 583 and Rivervale Primary School is 203rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.