Excelsior Primary School vs Kalamunda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1060
Kalamunda Primary School
Kalamunda · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Excelsior Primary School Canning Vale WA | Kalamunda Primary School Kalamunda WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 583 | #237 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2288 of 4,908 | #2254 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 157 | 168 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Kalamunda 6076 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5790 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5228 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.5 vs 56.0).
- •Excelsior Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Excelsior Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.4).
- •Kalamunda Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 330.
- •Kalamunda Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -26%).
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 Excelsior Primary School better than Kalamunda Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excelsior Primary School and Kalamunda Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Kalamunda in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Excelsior Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalamunda Primary School has 18.4.
How do Excelsior Primary School and Kalamunda Primary School rank in WA?
Excelsior Primary School is 245th of 583 and Kalamunda Primary School is 237th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.