Esperance Christian School vs The Silver Tree Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 580 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
The Silver Tree Steiner School
Parkerville · Independent primary · PP-6
172 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Esperance Christian School Esperance WA | The Silver Tree Steiner School Parkerville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #455 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4101 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 41 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 20 | 92 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Esperance 6450 | Parkerville 6081 |
| Council area | Esperance | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ecs.wa.edu.au/ | www.silvertree.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Silver Tree Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 27.2).
- •The Silver Tree Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Esperance Christian School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.6).
- •The Silver Tree Steiner School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 41.
- •The Silver Tree Steiner School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -28%).
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 The Silver Tree Steiner School?
On the Success Index, The Silver Tree Steiner School ranks higher (30.3 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 The Silver Tree Steiner School?
About 580 km in a straight line, between Esperance and Parkerville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Esperance Christian School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Silver Tree Steiner School has 11.6.
How do Esperance Christian School and The Silver Tree Steiner School rank in WA?
Esperance Christian School is unranked and The Silver Tree Steiner School is 455th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.