Como Primary School vs Curtin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Como Primary School
Como · Government primary · K-6
460 students · ICSEA 1140
Curtin Primary School
Manning · Government primary · K-6
138 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Como Primary School Como WA | Curtin Primary School Manning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 583 | #145 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #457 of 4,908 | #1527 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 460 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 216 | 59 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Como 6152 | Manning 6152 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.comoprimaryschool.wa.edu.au/ | www.curtinps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Como Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 64.2).
- •Como Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curtin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.7).
- •Como Primary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 138.
- •Como Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 7%).
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 Como Primary School better than Curtin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Como Primary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 64.2 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 Como Primary School and Curtin Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Como and Manning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Como Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Curtin Primary School has 12.0.
How do Como Primary School and Curtin Primary School rank in WA?
Como Primary School is 27th of 583 and Curtin Primary School is 145th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.