Eton Farm Primary School vs Serpentine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.9 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
Serpentine Primary School
Serpentine · Government primary · K-6
229 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Eton Farm Primary School Serpentine WA | Serpentine Primary School Serpentine WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #311 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2828 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 59 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 33 | 100 / 129 |
| 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 | – | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Serpentine 6125 | Serpentine 6125 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.etonfarmps.wa.edu.au | www.serpentineps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eton Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 48.2).
- •Eton Farm Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eton Farm Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.4).
- •Serpentine Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 59.
- •Eton Farm Primary School is a independent school while Serpentine 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 Eton Farm Primary School better than Serpentine Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eton Farm Primary School ranks higher (50.9 vs 48.2 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 Eton Farm Primary School and Serpentine Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Serpentine and Serpentine 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 Serpentine Primary School has 15.4.
How do Eton Farm Primary School and Serpentine Primary School rank in WA?
Eton Farm Primary School is unranked and Serpentine Primary School is 311th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.