East Narrogin Primary School vs Nulsen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 447 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Narrogin Primary School
Narrogin · Government primary · K-6
85 students · ICSEA 825
Nulsen Primary School
Esperance · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 833
| Measure | East Narrogin Primary School Narrogin WA | Nulsen Primary School Esperance WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #573 of 583 | #519 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4842 of 4,908 | #4510 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 85 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 45 | 86 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -48% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 833 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 24.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 44% |
| Suburb | Narrogin 6312 | Esperance 6450 |
| Council area | Narrogin | Esperance |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5342 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5552 |
The verdict
- •Nulsen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 18.1).
- •Nulsen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (833 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nulsen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.9).
- •Nulsen Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 85.
- •Nulsen Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -48%).
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 Narrogin Primary School better than Nulsen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nulsen Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 18.1 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 Narrogin Primary School and Nulsen Primary School?
About 447 km in a straight line, between Narrogin and Esperance in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Narrogin Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nulsen Primary School has 10.6.
How do East Narrogin Primary School and Nulsen Primary School rank in WA?
East Narrogin Primary School is 573rd of 583 and Nulsen Primary School is 519th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.