Goollelal Primary School vs Kalamunda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goollelal Primary School
Kingsley · Government primary · K-6
249 students · ICSEA 1059
Kalamunda Primary School
Kalamunda · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Goollelal Primary School Kingsley WA | Kalamunda Primary School Kalamunda WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #218 of 583 | #237 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2137 of 4,908 | #2254 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 249 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 108 | 168 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kingsley 6026 | Kalamunda 6076 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5650 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5228 |
The verdict
- •Goollelal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 56.0).
- •Goollelal Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.4).
- •Kalamunda Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 249.
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 Goollelal Primary School better than Kalamunda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Goollelal Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 56.0 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 Goollelal Primary School and Kalamunda Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Kingsley and Kalamunda in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goollelal Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalamunda Primary School has 18.4.
How do Goollelal Primary School and Kalamunda Primary School rank in WA?
Goollelal Primary School is 218th of 583 and Kalamunda Primary School is 237th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.