Cecil Andrews College vs Challis Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 911 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Andrews College
Armadale · Government high school · 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 886
Challis Community Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
830 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Cecil Andrews College Armadale WA | Challis Community Primary School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 140 | #532 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1467 of 1,472 | #4616 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 767 | 830 |
| Girls / boys | 368 / 399 | 389 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | – | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | 117 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 18% |
| Suburb | Armadale 6112 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4132 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5567 |
The verdict
- •Challis Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 12.7).
- •Challis Community Primary School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cecil Andrews College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •Challis Community Primary School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 767.
- •Cecil Andrews College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -11%).
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 Cecil Andrews College better than Challis Community Primary School?
On the Success Index, Challis Community Primary School ranks higher (23.1 vs 12.7 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 Cecil Andrews College and Challis Community Primary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Armadale and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cecil Andrews College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Challis Community Primary School has 15.7.
How do Cecil Andrews College and Challis Community Primary School rank in WA?
Cecil Andrews College is 139th of 140 and Challis Community Primary School is 532nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.