Castletown Primary School vs Esperance Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 4.7 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 Senior High School
Esperance · Government high school · 7-12
761 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Castletown Primary School Esperance WA | Esperance Senior High School Esperance WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 583 | #114 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4351 of 4,908 | #1237 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 488 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 249 | 389 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 40.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 16% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Esperance 6450 |
| Council area | Esperance | Esperance |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5095 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4018 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.0 vs 27.8).
- •Castletown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Esperance Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.9).
- •Esperance Senior High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 488.
- •Castletown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -17%).
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 Senior High 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 Castletown Primary School and Esperance Senior High School?
About 4.7 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 Senior High School has 11.9.
How do Castletown Primary School and Esperance Senior High School rank in WA?
Castletown Primary School is 489th of 583 and Esperance Senior High School is 114th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.