Castletown Primary School vs Nulsen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.3 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
Nulsen Primary School
Esperance · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 833
| Measure | Castletown Primary School Esperance WA | Nulsen Primary School Esperance WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 583 | #519 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4351 of 4,908 | #4510 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 488 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 249 | 86 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 833 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 24.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 44% |
| 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=5552 |
The verdict
- •Castletown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.0 vs 24.9).
- •Castletown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 833), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nulsen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.9).
- •Castletown Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 193.
- •Nulsen Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -1%).
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 Nulsen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Castletown Primary School ranks higher (27.0 vs 24.9 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 Nulsen Primary School?
About 4.3 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 Nulsen Primary School has 10.6.
How do Castletown Primary School and Nulsen Primary School rank in WA?
Castletown Primary School is 489th of 583 and Nulsen Primary School is 519th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.