Excelsior Primary School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 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
Sacred Heart Primary School
Thornlie · Catholic primary · PP-6
387 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Excelsior Primary School Canning Vale WA | Sacred Heart Primary School Thornlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 583 | #194 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2288 of 4,908 | #1936 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 330 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 157 | 198 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Thornlie 6108 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5790 | www.shthorn.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 55.5).
- •Excelsior Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.1).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 330.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -26%).
- •Excelsior Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart 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 Excelsior Primary School better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 55.5 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 Excelsior Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Thornlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Excelsior Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.7.
How do Excelsior Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in WA?
Excelsior Primary School is 245th of 583 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 194th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.