Kalamunda Christian School vs Lesmurdie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamunda Christian School
Walliston · Independent primary · PP-6
150 students · ICSEA 1080
Lesmurdie Primary School
Lesmurdie · Government primary · K-6
304 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Kalamunda Christian School Walliston WA | Lesmurdie Primary School Lesmurdie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 583 | #232 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1294 of 4,908 | #2233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 150 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 80 | 151 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Walliston 6076 | Lesmurdie 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kalamundacs.wa.edu.au | www.lesmurdieps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kalamunda Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 56.3).
- •Kalamunda Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalamunda Christian School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •Lesmurdie Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 150.
- •Kalamunda Christian School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
- •Kalamunda Christian School is a independent school while Lesmurdie Primary School is a government 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 Kalamunda Christian School better than Lesmurdie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kalamunda Christian School ranks higher (66.9 vs 56.3 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 Kalamunda Christian School and Lesmurdie Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Walliston and Lesmurdie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalamunda Christian School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lesmurdie Primary School has 16.2.
How do Kalamunda Christian School and Lesmurdie Primary School rank in WA?
Kalamunda Christian School is 116th of 583 and Lesmurdie Primary School is 232nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.