Gibbs Street Primary School vs Margaret River Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 231 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gibbs Street Primary School
East Cannington · Government primary · K-6
602 students · ICSEA 1043
Margaret River Primary School
Margaret River · Government primary · K-6
568 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Gibbs Street Primary School East Cannington WA | Margaret River Primary School Margaret River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 583 | #300 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2045 of 4,908 | #2734 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 602 | 568 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 309 | 277 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | East Cannington 6107 | Margaret River 6285 |
| Council area | Canning | Augusta Margaret River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5540 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5287 |
The verdict
- •Gibbs Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 49.5).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 568.
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -26%).
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 Gibbs Street Primary School better than Margaret River Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gibbs Street Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 49.5 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 Gibbs Street Primary School and Margaret River Primary School?
About 231 km in a straight line, between East Cannington and Margaret River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gibbs Street Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Margaret River Primary School has 19.0.
How do Gibbs Street Primary School and Margaret River Primary School rank in WA?
Gibbs Street Primary School is 209th of 583 and Margaret River Primary School is 300th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.