Excelsior Primary School vs Southern Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.5 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
Southern Grove Primary School
Southern River · Government primary · K-6
530 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Excelsior Primary School Canning Vale WA | Southern Grove Primary School Southern River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 583 | #255 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2288 of 4,908 | #2394 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 157 | 259 / 271 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Southern River 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5790 | southerngroveps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 54.2).
- •Excelsior Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Excelsior Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.1).
- •Southern Grove Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 330.
- •Southern Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% 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 Southern Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Excelsior Primary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 54.2 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 Excelsior Primary School and Southern Grove Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Southern River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Excelsior Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Grove Primary School has 18.1.
How do Excelsior Primary School and Southern Grove Primary School rank in WA?
Excelsior Primary School is 245th of 583 and Southern Grove Primary School is 255th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.