Kalamunda Primary School vs Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamunda Primary School
Kalamunda · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1059
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre
Kalamunda · Government special · 7-12
45 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Kalamunda Primary School Kalamunda WA | Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre Kalamunda WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2254 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 368 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 200 | 14 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kalamunda 6076 | Kalamunda 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5228 | kses.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalamunda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 18.4).
- •Kalamunda Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 45.
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 Primary School better than Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kalamunda Primary School and Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kalamunda and Kalamunda in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalamunda Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre has 5.5.
How do Kalamunda Primary School and Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Kalamunda Primary School is 237th of 583 and Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.