Ellenbrook Primary School vs Frankland River Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 304 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellenbrook Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 964
Frankland River Primary School
Frankland River · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Ellenbrook Primary School Ellenbrook WA | Frankland River Primary School Frankland River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #467 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4171 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 404 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 209 | 22 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Frankland River 6396 |
| Council area | Swan | Cranbrook |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5745 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5176 |
The verdict
- •Frankland River Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.5 vs 29.4).
- •Frankland River Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.9).
- •Ellenbrook Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 56.
- •Frankland River Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -44%).
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 Ellenbrook Primary School better than Frankland River Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frankland River Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 29.4 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 Ellenbrook Primary School and Frankland River Primary School?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Frankland River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellenbrook Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frankland River Primary School has 11.2.
How do Ellenbrook Primary School and Frankland River Primary School rank in WA?
Ellenbrook Primary School is 467th of 583 and Frankland River Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.