Falls Road Primary School vs Kalamunda Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Falls Road Primary School
Lesmurdie · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1067
Kalamunda Christian School
Walliston · Independent primary · PP-6
150 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Falls Road Primary School Lesmurdie WA | Kalamunda Christian School Walliston WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 583 | #116 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2025 of 4,908 | #1294 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 298 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 151 | 70 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lesmurdie 6076 | Walliston 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5622 | www.kalamundacs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalamunda Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 58.8).
- •Kalamunda Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalamunda Christian School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Falls Road Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 150.
- •Falls Road Primary School is a government school while Kalamunda Christian School is an independent 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 Falls Road Primary School better than Kalamunda Christian School?
On the Success Index, Kalamunda Christian School ranks higher (66.9 vs 58.8 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 Falls Road Primary School and Kalamunda Christian School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lesmurdie and Walliston in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Falls Road Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalamunda Christian School has 13.9.
How do Falls Road Primary School and Kalamunda Christian School rank in WA?
Falls Road Primary School is 206th of 583 and Kalamunda Christian School is 116th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.