Grovelands Primary School vs Kelmscott Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km 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 Senior High School
Kelmscott · Government high school · 7-12
1,335 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Grovelands Primary School Camillo WA | Kelmscott Senior High School Kelmscott WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #569 of 583 | #84 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4819 of 4,908 | #990 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 335 | 1,335 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 164 | 659 / 676 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 255 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 210 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 55.4 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 7% |
| Suburb | Camillo 6111 | Kelmscott 6111 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5623 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4058 |
The verdict
- •Kelmscott Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 19.0).
- •Kelmscott Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kelmscott Senior High School is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 335.
- •Kelmscott Senior High School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Grovelands Primary School better than Kelmscott Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Kelmscott Senior High School ranks higher (38.3 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 Senior High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Camillo and Kelmscott 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 Senior High School has 14.9.
How do Grovelands Primary School and Kelmscott Senior High School rank in WA?
Grovelands Primary School is 569th of 583 and Kelmscott Senior High School is 84th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.