Clifton Park Primary School vs Eaton Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Park Primary School
Clifton Park · Government primary · K-6
149 students · ICSEA 969
Eaton Community College
Eaton · Government high school · 7-12
449 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Clifton Park Primary School Clifton Park WA | Eaton Community College Eaton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #418 of 583 | #96 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3806 of 4,908 | #1135 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 149 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 86 | 209 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 97 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 34.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Clifton Park 6233 | Eaton 6232 |
| Council area | Harvey | Dardanup |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5692 | www.eatoncc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Clifton Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 31.9).
- •Clifton Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaton Community College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •Eaton Community College is the larger school with 449 students compared with 149.
- •Clifton Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -19%).
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 Park Primary School better than Eaton Community College?
On the Success Index, Clifton Park Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 31.9 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 Park Primary School and Eaton Community College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clifton Park and Eaton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton Park Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eaton Community College has 10.6.
How do Clifton Park Primary School and Eaton Community College rank in WA?
Clifton Park Primary School is 418th of 583 and Eaton Community College is 96th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.