Gosnells Primary School vs Southern River College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 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
Southern River College
Gosnells · Government high school · 7-12
1,209 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Gosnells Primary School Gosnells WA | Southern River College Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 583 | #108 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3807 of 4,908 | #1183 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 434 | 1,209 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 232 | 559 / 650 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 43.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Gosnells 6110 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosnellsps.wa.edu.au/ | www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gosnells Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 30.0).
- •Gosnells Primary School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gosnells Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •Southern River College is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 434.
- •Southern River College has grown faster over five years (29% vs 9%).
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 Southern River College?
On the Success Index, Gosnells Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 30.0 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 Gosnells Primary School and Southern River College?
About 2.3 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 Southern River College has 15.8.
How do Gosnells Primary School and Southern River College rank in WA?
Gosnells Primary School is 419th of 583 and Southern River College is 108th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.