Esperance Christian School vs Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km 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
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Esperance · Catholic primary · PP-6
99 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Esperance Christian School Esperance WA | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Esperance WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #295 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2684 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 41 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 20 | 52 / 47 |
| 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% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Esperance 6450 |
| Council area | Esperance | Esperance |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.ecs.wa.edu.au/ | olsots.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 27.2).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Esperance Christian School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.8).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 41.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -28%).
- •Esperance Christian School is a independent school while Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 Esperance Christian School better than Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 27.2 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 14.8.
How do Esperance Christian School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Esperance Christian School is unranked and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 295th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.