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Clifton Hills Primary School vs Kelmscott Senior High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureClifton Hills Primary School
Kelmscott WA
Kelmscott Senior High School
Kelmscott WA
Success Index
42
Lower 50%
38
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#360 of 583#84 of 140
National rank (type)#3305 of 4,908#990 of 1,472
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySecondary
Year rangeK-67-12
Students4541,335
Girls / boys218 / 236659 / 676
Foundation intake67–
Year 7 cohort–255
Year 12 cohort–210
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+1%+3%
ICSEA
Average 1000
1006984
ICSEA percentile50th39th
Top SEA quarter11%9%
Bottom SEA quarter31%40%
Students per teacher16.114.9
Teaching staff (FTE)26.889.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE)17.955.4
Language background other than English15%30%
Indigenous students5%7%
SuburbKelmscott 6111Kelmscott 6111
Council areaArmadaleArmadale
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5550www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4058

The verdict

  • •Clifton Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 38.3).
  • •Clifton Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Kelmscott Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
  • •Kelmscott Senior High School is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 454.

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 Clifton Hills Primary School better than Kelmscott Senior High School?

On the Success Index, Clifton Hills Primary School ranks higher (41.7 vs 38.3 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 Clifton Hills Primary School and Kelmscott Senior High School?

About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kelmscott and Kelmscott in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Clifton Hills Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kelmscott Senior High School has 14.9.

How do Clifton Hills Primary School and Kelmscott Senior High School rank in WA?

Clifton Hills Primary School is 360th of 583 and Kelmscott Senior High School is 84th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.