Carlisle Primary School vs St Clare's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
St Clare's School
Lathlain · Catholic special · 8-12
35 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Carlisle Primary School Kewdale WA | St Clare's School Lathlain WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #155 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1607 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 8-12 |
| Students | 315 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 163 | 35 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kewdale 6105 | Lathlain 6100 |
| Council area | Belmont | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlisleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stclares.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 15.9).
- •Carlisle Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 35.
- •Carlisle Primary School is a government school while St Clare's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Clare's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carlisle Primary School and St Clare's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kewdale and Lathlain in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlisle Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's School has 4.4.
How do Carlisle Primary School and St Clare's School rank in WA?
Carlisle Primary School is 155th of 583 and St Clare's School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.