Fairview Primary School vs Lancelin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 272 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
172 students · ICSEA 955
Lancelin Primary School
Lancelin · Government primary · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Fairview Primary School Collie WA | Lancelin Primary School Lancelin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #448 of 583 | #395 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4049 of 4,908 | #3559 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 172 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 89 | 71 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Collie 6225 | Lancelin 6044 |
| Council area | Collie | Gingin |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | fairviewps.wa.edu.au/web/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5272 |
The verdict
- •Lancelin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 31.0).
- •Lancelin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.9).
- •Fairview Primary School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 132.
- •Lancelin Primary School has grown faster over five years (65% vs -18%).
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 Fairview Primary School better than Lancelin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lancelin Primary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 31.0 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 Fairview Primary School and Lancelin Primary School?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Collie and Lancelin in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lancelin Primary School has 11.9.
How do Fairview Primary School and Lancelin Primary School rank in WA?
Fairview Primary School is 448th of 583 and Lancelin Primary School is 395th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.