Caversham Primary School vs Caversham Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caversham Primary School
West Swan · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1035
Caversham Valley Primary School
Caversham · Government primary · K-6
679 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Caversham Primary School West Swan WA | Caversham Valley Primary School Caversham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #291 of 583 | #246 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2657 of 4,908 | #2300 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 404 | 679 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 222 | 343 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +92% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | West Swan 6055 | Caversham 6055 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5096 | cavershamvalleyps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Caversham Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 50.4).
- •Caversham Valley Primary School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 404.
- •Caversham Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (92% vs -28%).
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 Caversham Primary School better than Caversham Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caversham Valley Primary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 50.4 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 Caversham Primary School and Caversham Valley Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Swan and Caversham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caversham Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caversham Valley Primary School has 16.2.
How do Caversham Primary School and Caversham Valley Primary School rank in WA?
Caversham Primary School is 291st of 583 and Caversham Valley Primary School is 246th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.