Ellen Stirling Primary School vs Malvern Springs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Stirling Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
555 students · ICSEA 972
Malvern Springs Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
713 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Ellen Stirling Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Malvern Springs Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #483 of 583 | #495 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4291 of 4,908 | #4403 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 555 | 713 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 291 | 340 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5805 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5827 |
The verdict
- •Ellen Stirling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 26.4).
- •Ellen Stirling Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.3).
- •Malvern Springs Primary School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 555.
- •Malvern Springs Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -25%).
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 Ellen Stirling Primary School better than Malvern Springs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ellen Stirling Primary School ranks higher (27.8 vs 26.4 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 Ellen Stirling Primary School and Malvern Springs Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellen Stirling Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Springs Primary School has 18.3.
How do Ellen Stirling Primary School and Malvern Springs Primary School rank in WA?
Ellen Stirling Primary School is 483rd of 583 and Malvern Springs Primary School is 495th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.