Collier Primary School vs Curtin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collier Primary School
Como · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1076
Curtin Primary School
Manning · Government primary · K-6
138 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Collier Primary School Como WA | Curtin Primary School Manning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 583 | #145 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1503 of 4,908 | #1527 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 298 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 175 | 59 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | Manning 6152 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5109 | www.curtinps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.4 vs 64.2).
- •Collier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curtin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.8).
- •Collier Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 138.
- •Curtin Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
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 Collier Primary School better than Curtin 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 Collier Primary School and Curtin Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Como and Manning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collier Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Curtin Primary School has 12.0.
How do Collier Primary School and Curtin Primary School rank in WA?
Collier Primary School is 140th of 583 and Curtin Primary School is 145th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.