Castletown Primary School vs Endeavour Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 596 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castletown Primary School
Esperance · Government primary · K-6
488 students · ICSEA 957
Endeavour Primary School
Port Kennedy · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Castletown Primary School Esperance WA | Endeavour Primary School Port Kennedy WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 583 | #516 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4351 of 4,908 | #4495 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 488 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 249 | 172 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Port Kennedy 6172 |
| Council area | Esperance | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5095 | www.endeavourschools.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Castletown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.0 vs 25.0).
- •Endeavour Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.9).
- •Castletown Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 387.
- •Castletown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -16%).
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 Castletown Primary School better than Endeavour Primary School?
On the Success Index, Castletown Primary School ranks higher (27.0 vs 25.0 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 Castletown Primary School and Endeavour Primary School?
About 596 km in a straight line, between Esperance and Port Kennedy in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castletown Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Endeavour Primary School has 15.6.
How do Castletown Primary School and Endeavour Primary School rank in WA?
Castletown Primary School is 489th of 583 and Endeavour Primary School is 516th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.