Flinders Park Primary School vs Orange Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 372 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flinders Park Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 973
Orange Grove Primary School
Orange Grove · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Flinders Park Primary School Albany WA | Orange Grove Primary School Orange Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 583 | #386 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4081 of 4,908 | #3458 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 157 | 68 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Orange Grove 6109 |
| Council area | Albany | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flindersparkps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5364 |
The verdict
- •Orange Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 30.5).
- •Orange Grove Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Flinders Park Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 158.
- •Orange Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -22%).
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 Flinders Park Primary School better than Orange Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Orange Grove Primary School ranks higher (39.5 vs 30.5 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 Flinders Park Primary School and Orange Grove Primary School?
About 372 km in a straight line, between Albany and Orange Grove in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flinders Park Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orange Grove Primary School has 15.3.
How do Flinders Park Primary School and Orange Grove Primary School rank in WA?
Flinders Park Primary School is 451st of 583 and Orange Grove Primary School is 386th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.