Gosnells Primary School vs Seaforth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosnells Primary School
Gosnells · Government primary · K-6
434 students · ICSEA 950
Seaforth Primary School
Gosnells · Government primary · K-6
233 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Gosnells Primary School Gosnells WA | Seaforth Primary School Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 583 | #470 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3807 of 4,908 | #4190 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 434 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 232 | 111 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 19% |
| Suburb | Gosnells 6110 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosnellsps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5554 |
The verdict
- •Gosnells Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 29.1).
- •Gosnells Primary School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gosnells Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Gosnells Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 233.
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 Gosnells Primary School better than Seaforth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gosnells Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 29.1 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 Gosnells Primary School and Seaforth Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gosnells and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosnells Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaforth Primary School has 14.9.
How do Gosnells Primary School and Seaforth Primary School rank in WA?
Gosnells Primary School is 419th of 583 and Seaforth Primary School is 470th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.