Gibbs Street Primary School vs Queens Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
Queens Park Primary School
Queens Park · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Gibbs Street Primary School East Cannington WA | Queens Park Primary School Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 583 | #254 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2045 of 4,908 | #2379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 602 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 309 | 154 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Cannington 6107 | Queens Park 6107 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5540 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5386 |
The verdict
- •Gibbs Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 54.4).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queens Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Gibbs Street Primary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 336.
- •Queens Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 18%).
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 Queens Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gibbs Street Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 54.4 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 Queens Park Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between East Cannington and Queens Park 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 Queens Park Primary School has 14.4.
How do Gibbs Street Primary School and Queens Park Primary School rank in WA?
Gibbs Street Primary School is 209th of 583 and Queens Park Primary School is 254th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.