Embleton Primary School vs Fairview Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 163 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Embleton Primary School
Embleton · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 955
Fairview Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
172 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Embleton Primary School Embleton WA | Fairview Primary School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 583 | #448 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3652 of 4,908 | #4049 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 199 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 108 | 83 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Embleton 6062 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Collie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | embletonps.wa.edu.au/ | fairviewps.wa.edu.au/web/ |
The verdict
- •Embleton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 31.0).
- •Embleton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Embleton Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 172.
- •Embleton Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -18%).
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 Embleton Primary School better than Fairview Primary School?
On the Success Index, Embleton Primary School ranks higher (36.8 vs 31.0 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 Embleton Primary School and Fairview Primary School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Embleton and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Embleton Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairview Primary School has 14.9.
How do Embleton Primary School and Fairview Primary School rank in WA?
Embleton Primary School is 403rd of 583 and Fairview Primary School is 448th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.