Curtin Primary School vs Manning Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curtin Primary School
Manning · Government primary · K-6
138 students · ICSEA 1036
Manning Primary School
Manning · Government primary · K-6
436 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Curtin Primary School Manning WA | Manning Primary School Manning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 583 | #124 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1527 of 4,908 | #1375 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 138 | 436 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 79 | 216 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Manning 6152 | Manning 6152 |
| Council area | South Perth | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.curtinps.wa.edu.au/ | www.manningps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Manning Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 64.2).
- •Manning Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curtin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.3).
- •Manning Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 138.
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 Curtin Primary School better than Manning Primary School?
On the Success Index, Manning Primary School ranks higher (66.0 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 Curtin Primary School and Manning Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manning and Manning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curtin Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manning Primary School has 17.3.
How do Curtin Primary School and Manning Primary School rank in WA?
Curtin Primary School is 145th of 583 and Manning Primary School is 124th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.