Churchlands Primary School vs Wembley 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.
Churchlands Primary School
Floreat · Government primary · K-6
481 students · ICSEA 1169
Wembley Primary School
Wembley · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Churchlands Primary School Floreat WA | Wembley Primary School Wembley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 583 | #35 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #456 of 4,908 | #594 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 481 | 756 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 256 | 378 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Floreat 6014 | Wembley 6014 |
| Council area | Stirling | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5102 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5464 |
The verdict
- •Churchlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 74.4).
- •Churchlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Churchlands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.6).
- •Wembley Primary School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 481.
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 Churchlands Primary School better than Wembley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Churchlands Primary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 74.4 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 Churchlands Primary School and Wembley Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Floreat and Wembley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Churchlands Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wembley Primary School has 17.6.
How do Churchlands Primary School and Wembley Primary School rank in WA?
Churchlands Primary School is 26th of 583 and Wembley Primary School is 35th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.