Caversham Primary School vs La Salle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.0 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
La Salle College
Middle Swan · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,346 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Caversham Primary School West Swan WA | La Salle College Middle Swan WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #291 of 583 | #46 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2657 of 4,908 | #613 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 404 | 1,346 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 222 | 693 / 653 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 251 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 189 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 104.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 56.7 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | West Swan 6055 | Middle Swan 6056 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5096 | www.lasalle.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •La Salle College scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 50.4).
- •Caversham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Salle College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.9).
- •La Salle College is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 404.
- •La Salle College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -28%).
- •Caversham Primary School is a government school while La Salle College is a catholic 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 Caversham Primary School better than La Salle College?
On the Success Index, La Salle College ranks higher (55.5 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 La Salle College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between West Swan and Middle Swan in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caversham Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Salle College has 12.9.
How do Caversham Primary School and La Salle College rank in WA?
Caversham Primary School is 291st of 583 and La Salle College is 46th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.