Clontarf Aboriginal College vs Wilson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clontarf Aboriginal College
Waterford · Catholic special · 7-12
135 students · ICSEA 712
Wilson Primary School
Wilson · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Clontarf Aboriginal College Waterford WA | Wilson Primary School Wilson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #286 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2627 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 135 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 70 | 135 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 712 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 12% |
| Suburb | Waterford 6152 | Wilson 6107 |
| Council area | South Perth | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | web.clontarf.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5476 |
The verdict
- •Wilson Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 712), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Aboriginal College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 14.1).
- •Wilson Primary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 135.
- •Wilson Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -22%).
- •Clontarf Aboriginal College is a catholic school while Wilson Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Clontarf Aboriginal College better than Wilson Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clontarf Aboriginal College and Wilson Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Wilson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clontarf Aboriginal College has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilson Primary School has 14.1.
How do Clontarf Aboriginal College and Wilson Primary School rank in WA?
Clontarf Aboriginal College is unranked and Wilson Primary School is 286th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.