Kalgoorlie School Of The Air vs Mingenew Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 608 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air
Boulder · Government primary · K-6
68 students · ICSEA 1029
Mingenew Primary School
Mingenew · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Kalgoorlie School Of The Air Boulder WA | Mingenew Primary School Mingenew WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #223 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2151 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 68 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 31 | 39 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Boulder 6432 | Mingenew 6522 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Mingenew |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5927 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5307 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.3 vs 57.1).
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.3).
- •Mingenew Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 68.
- •Mingenew Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 11%).
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 School Of The Air better than Mingenew Primary School?
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 Kalgoorlie School Of The Air and Mingenew Primary School?
About 608 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Mingenew in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mingenew Primary School has 13.3.
How do Kalgoorlie School Of The Air and Mingenew Primary School rank in WA?
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air is unranked and Mingenew Primary School is 223rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.