East Kalgoorlie Primary School vs Eastern Goldfields College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Kalgoorlie Primary School
Kalgoorlie · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 648
Eastern Goldfields College
Kalgoorlie · Government high school · 11-12
485 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | East Kalgoorlie Primary School Kalgoorlie WA | Eastern Goldfields College Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #559 of 583 | #90 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4780 of 4,908 | #1051 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 158 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 77 | 254 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 219 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 648 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 94% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 90% | 18% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Kalgoorlie 6430 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.eastkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4182 |
The verdict
- •Eastern Goldfields College scores higher on the Success Index (35.5 vs 19.9).
- •Eastern Goldfields College has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 648), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastern Goldfields College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.7).
- •Eastern Goldfields College is the larger school with 485 students compared with 158.
- •Eastern Goldfields College has grown faster over five years (9% vs 4%).
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 East Kalgoorlie Primary School better than Eastern Goldfields College?
On the Success Index, Eastern Goldfields College ranks higher (35.5 vs 19.9 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 East Kalgoorlie Primary School and Eastern Goldfields College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Kalgoorlie Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eastern Goldfields College has 11.1.
How do East Kalgoorlie Primary School and Eastern Goldfields College rank in WA?
East Kalgoorlie Primary School is 559th of 583 and Eastern Goldfields College is 90th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.