Kalgoorlie Primary School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 256 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalgoorlie Primary School
Kalgoorlie · Government primary · K-6
496 students · ICSEA 980
St Mary's Primary School
Kalgoorlie · Catholic primary · PP-6
382 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Kalgoorlie Primary School Kalgoorlie WA | St Mary's Primary School Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #374 of 583 | #273 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3399 of 4,908 | #2526 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 496 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 263 | 196 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kalgoorlie 6430 | Kalgoorlie 6430 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | kalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stmkalg.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.5 vs 40.4).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalgoorlie Primary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 382.
- •Kalgoorlie Primary School is a government school while St Mary's Primary School is a catholic 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 Kalgoorlie Primary School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 40.4 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 Kalgoorlie Primary School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 256 m in a straight line, between Kalgoorlie and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalgoorlie Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 15.3.
How do Kalgoorlie Primary School and St Mary's Primary School rank in WA?
Kalgoorlie Primary School is 374th of 583 and St Mary's Primary School is 273rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.