Edney Primary School vs Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edney Primary School
High Wycombe · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 972
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School
High Wycombe · Catholic primary · PP-6
211 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Edney Primary School High Wycombe WA | Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School High Wycombe WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #506 of 583 | #146 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4432 of 4,908 | #1540 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 386 | 211 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 217 | 90 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | High Wycombe 6057 | High Wycombe 6057 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5699 | www.gibney.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 26.0).
- •Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Edney Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 211.
- •Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -16%).
- •Edney Primary School is a government school while Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Edney Primary School better than Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 26.0 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 Edney Primary School and Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edney Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School has 15.9.
How do Edney Primary School and Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Edney Primary School is 506th of 583 and Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is 146th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.