Excelsior Primary School vs St Emilie's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 886 m 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
St Emilie's Catholic Primary School
Canning Vale · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Excelsior Primary School Canning Vale WA | St Emilie's Catholic Primary School Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 583 | #72 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2288 of 4,908 | #895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 330 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 157 | 201 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 58 |
| 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 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canning Vale 6155 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5790 | stemiliescps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 55.5).
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 330.
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -26%).
- •Excelsior Primary School is a government school while St Emilie's Catholic 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 St Emilie's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Emilie's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.3 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 St Emilie's Catholic Primary School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Canning Vale and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Excelsior Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Excelsior Primary School and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Excelsior Primary School is 245th of 583 and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School is 72nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.