Fountain College vs Parkwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 780 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain College
Ferndale · Independent combined · PP-12
608 students · ICSEA 1022
Parkwood Primary School
Parkwood · Government primary · K-6
619 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Fountain College Ferndale WA | Parkwood Primary School Parkwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 172 | #224 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #608 of 1,259 | #2170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 608 | 619 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 279 | 286 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferndale 6148 | Parkwood 6147 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fountain.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5581 |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 52.0).
- •Parkwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fountain College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Parkwood Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 608.
- •Fountain College has grown faster over five years (72% vs 6%).
- •Fountain College is a independent school while Parkwood Primary School is a government 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 Fountain College better than Parkwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parkwood Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 52.0 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 Fountain College and Parkwood Primary School?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Ferndale and Parkwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fountain College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkwood Primary School has 15.2.
How do Fountain College and Parkwood Primary School rank in WA?
Fountain College is 62nd of 172 and Parkwood Primary School is 224th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.