Esperance Christian School vs Nulsen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 750 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Esperance Christian School
Esperance · Independent primary · PP-6
41 students · ICSEA 858
Nulsen Primary School
Esperance · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 833
| Measure | Esperance Christian School Esperance WA | Nulsen Primary School Esperance WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #519 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4510 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 41 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 20 | 86 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 833 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 24.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 44% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Esperance 6450 |
| Council area | Esperance | Esperance |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.ecs.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5552 |
The verdict
- •Esperance Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (27.2 vs 24.9).
- •Esperance Christian School has the higher ICSEA (858 vs 833), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Esperance Christian School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.6).
- •Nulsen Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 41.
- •Nulsen Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -28%).
- •Esperance Christian School is a independent school while Nulsen Primary School is a government 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 Esperance Christian School better than Nulsen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Esperance Christian School ranks higher (27.2 vs 24.9 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 Esperance Christian School and Nulsen Primary School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Esperance and Esperance in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Esperance Christian School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nulsen Primary School has 10.6.
How do Esperance Christian School and Nulsen Primary School rank in WA?
Esperance Christian School is unranked and Nulsen Primary School is 519th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.