Eton Farm Primary School vs Pioneer Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eton Farm Primary School
Serpentine · Independent primary · PP-6
59 students · ICSEA 1010
Pioneer Village School
Armadale · Independent primary · PP-6
169 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Eton Farm Primary School Serpentine WA | Pioneer Village School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #215 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2111 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 59 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 33 | 83 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Serpentine 6125 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.etonfarmps.wa.edu.au | www.pvs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Village School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 50.9).
- •Pioneer Village School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eton Farm Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.0).
- •Pioneer Village School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 59.
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 Eton Farm Primary School better than Pioneer Village School?
On the Success Index, Pioneer Village School ranks higher (57.7 vs 50.9 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 Eton Farm Primary School and Pioneer Village School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Serpentine and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eton Farm Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pioneer Village School has 12.0.
How do Eton Farm Primary School and Pioneer Village School rank in WA?
Eton Farm Primary School is unranked and Pioneer Village School is 215th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.