Caversham Valley Primary School vs Lockridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caversham Valley Primary School
Caversham · Government primary · K-6
679 students · ICSEA 1035
Lockridge Primary School
Lockridge · Government primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 851
| Measure | Caversham Valley Primary School Caversham WA | Lockridge Primary School Lockridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 583 | #553 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2300 of 4,908 | #4743 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 679 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 336 | 129 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +92% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 851 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 44% |
| Suburb | Caversham 6055 | Lockridge 6054 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cavershamvalleyps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5536 |
The verdict
- •Caversham Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 20.7).
- •Caversham Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 851), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lockridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Caversham Valley Primary School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 282.
- •Caversham Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (92% vs 14%).
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 Valley Primary School better than Lockridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caversham Valley Primary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 20.7 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 Valley Primary School and Lockridge Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Caversham and Lockridge in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caversham Valley Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockridge Primary School has 14.5.
How do Caversham Valley Primary School and Lockridge Primary School rank in WA?
Caversham Valley Primary School is 246th of 583 and Lockridge Primary School is 553rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.