Creaney Education Support Centre vs Goollelal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Creaney Education Support Centre
Kingsley · Government special · K-6
72 students · ICSEA 1056
Goollelal Primary School
Kingsley · Government primary · K-6
249 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Creaney Education Support Centre Kingsley WA | Goollelal Primary School Kingsley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #218 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 72 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 54 | 141 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kingsley 6026 | Kingsley 6026 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | creaneyesc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5650 |
The verdict
- •Goollelal Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Creaney Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 17.0).
- •Goollelal Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 72.
- •Creaney Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (22% vs 2%).
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 Creaney Education Support Centre better than Goollelal 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 Creaney Education Support Centre and Goollelal Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kingsley and Kingsley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Creaney Education Support Centre has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goollelal Primary School has 17.0.
How do Creaney Education Support Centre and Goollelal Primary School rank in WA?
Creaney Education Support Centre is unranked and Goollelal Primary School is 218th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.