Forest Crescent Primary School vs St Emilie's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Crescent Primary School
Thornlie · Government primary · K-6
627 students · ICSEA 1011
St Emilie's Catholic Primary School
Canning Vale · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Forest Crescent Primary School Thornlie WA | St Emilie's Catholic Primary School Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #359 of 583 | #72 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3292 of 4,908 | #895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 627 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 313 | 201 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Thornlie 6108 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5688 | stemiliescps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 41.9).
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Crescent Primary School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 394.
- •St Emilie's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -11%).
- •Forest Crescent 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 Forest Crescent 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 41.9 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 Forest Crescent Primary School and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Thornlie and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Crescent Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Forest Crescent Primary School and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Forest Crescent Primary School is 359th of 583 and St Emilie's Catholic Primary School is 72nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.