Cloverdale Primary School vs Kewdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cloverdale Primary School
Cloverdale · Government primary · K-6
346 students · ICSEA 958
Kewdale Primary School
Kewdale · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Cloverdale Primary School Cloverdale WA | Kewdale Primary School Kewdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #511 of 583 | #375 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4469 of 4,908 | #3405 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 164 | 104 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Cloverdale 6105 | Kewdale 6105 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5169 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5247 |
The verdict
- •Kewdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 25.3).
- •Kewdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kewdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Cloverdale Primary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 219.
- •Cloverdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -28%).
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 Cloverdale Primary School better than Kewdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kewdale Primary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 25.3 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 Cloverdale Primary School and Kewdale Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cloverdale and Kewdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cloverdale Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kewdale Primary School has 15.7.
How do Cloverdale Primary School and Kewdale Primary School rank in WA?
Cloverdale Primary School is 511th of 583 and Kewdale Primary School is 375th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.