Castletown Primary School vs Esperance Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.8 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
Esperance Anglican Community School
Esperance · Independent high school · 7-12
308 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Castletown Primary School Esperance WA | Esperance Anglican Community School Esperance WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 583 | #67 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4351 of 4,908 | #808 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 488 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 249 | 168 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +60% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Esperance 6450 |
| Council area | Esperance | Esperance |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5095 | www.eacs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Esperance Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 27.0).
- •Esperance Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Esperance Anglican Community School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.9).
- •Castletown Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 308.
- •Esperance Anglican Community School has grown faster over five years (60% vs -1%).
- •Castletown Primary School is a government school while Esperance Anglican Community School is an independent 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 Castletown Primary School better than Esperance Anglican Community School?
On the Success Index, Esperance Anglican Community School ranks higher (46.5 vs 27.0 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 Esperance Anglican Community School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Esperance and Esperance in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castletown Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Esperance Anglican Community School has 14.4.
How do Castletown Primary School and Esperance Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Castletown Primary School is 489th of 583 and Esperance Anglican Community School is 67th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.