Gooseberry Hill Primary School vs Kalamunda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gooseberry Hill Primary School
Gooseberry Hill · Government primary · K-6
429 students · ICSEA 1069
Kalamunda Primary School
Kalamunda · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Gooseberry Hill Primary School Gooseberry Hill WA | Kalamunda Primary School Kalamunda WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 583 | #237 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1924 of 4,908 | #2254 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 429 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 226 | 168 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gooseberry Hill 6076 | Kalamunda 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5551 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5228 |
The verdict
- •Gooseberry Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 56.0).
- •Gooseberry Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gooseberry Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.4).
- •Gooseberry Hill Primary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 368.
- •Kalamunda Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -8%).
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 Gooseberry Hill Primary School better than Kalamunda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gooseberry Hill Primary School ranks higher (60.0 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 Gooseberry Hill Primary School and Kalamunda Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gooseberry Hill and Kalamunda in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gooseberry Hill Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalamunda Primary School has 18.4.
How do Gooseberry Hill Primary School and Kalamunda Primary School rank in WA?
Gooseberry Hill Primary School is 190th of 583 and Kalamunda Primary School is 237th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.