Fairview Primary School vs Wilson Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.3 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
Wilson Park Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Fairview Primary School Collie WA | Wilson Park Primary School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #448 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4049 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 172 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 89 | 43 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 27% |
| Suburb | Collie 6225 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Collie | Collie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fairviewps.wa.edu.au/web/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5477 |
The verdict
- •Fairview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.0 vs 21.5).
- •Fairview Primary School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilson Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.9).
- •Fairview Primary School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 79.
- •Wilson Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Wilson Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fairview Primary School ranks higher (31.0 vs 21.5 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 Fairview Primary School and Wilson Park Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Collie and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilson Park Primary School has 10.8.
How do Fairview Primary School and Wilson Park Primary School rank in WA?
Fairview Primary School is 448th of 583 and Wilson Park Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.