Chidlow Primary School vs Wooroloo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chidlow Primary School
Chidlow · Government primary · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 968
Wooroloo Primary School
Wooroloo · Government primary · K-6
33 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Chidlow Primary School Chidlow WA | Wooroloo Primary School Wooroloo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3878 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 132 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 64 | 17 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Chidlow 6556 | Wooroloo 6558 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5099 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5483 |
The verdict
- •Wooroloo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 33.4).
- •Wooroloo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wooroloo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.7).
- •Chidlow Primary School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 33.
- •Chidlow Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -35%).
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 Chidlow Primary School better than Wooroloo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wooroloo Primary School ranks higher (37.1 vs 33.4 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 Chidlow Primary School and Wooroloo Primary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Chidlow and Wooroloo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chidlow Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wooroloo Primary School has 9.8.
How do Chidlow Primary School and Wooroloo Primary School rank in WA?
Chidlow Primary School is 427th of 583 and Wooroloo Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.