Grovelands Primary School vs Kelmscott John Calvin School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 955 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grovelands Primary School
Camillo · Government primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 898
Kelmscott John Calvin School
Champion Lakes · Independent primary · PP-6
183 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Grovelands Primary School Camillo WA | Kelmscott John Calvin School Champion Lakes WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #569 of 583 | #263 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4819 of 4,908 | #2439 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 335 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 164 | 87 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 2% |
| Suburb | Camillo 6111 | Champion Lakes 6111 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5623 | www.frsa.asn.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kelmscott John Calvin School scores higher on the Success Index (53.6 vs 19.0).
- •Kelmscott John Calvin School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grovelands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Grovelands Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 183.
- •Kelmscott John Calvin School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
- •Grovelands Primary School is a government school while Kelmscott John Calvin School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Grovelands Primary School better than Kelmscott John Calvin School?
On the Success Index, Kelmscott John Calvin School ranks higher (53.6 vs 19.0 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 Grovelands Primary School and Kelmscott John Calvin School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Camillo and Champion Lakes in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovelands Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kelmscott John Calvin School has 16.3.
How do Grovelands Primary School and Kelmscott John Calvin School rank in WA?
Grovelands Primary School is 569th of 583 and Kelmscott John Calvin School is 263rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.