Kalgoorlie School Of The Air vs O'Connor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 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
O'Connor Primary School
Kalgoorlie · Government primary · K-6
761 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Kalgoorlie School Of The Air Boulder WA | O'Connor Primary School Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #505 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4427 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 68 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 31 | 379 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 32.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 22% |
| Suburb | Boulder 6432 | Kalgoorlie 6430 |
| Council area | Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| 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=5743 |
The verdict
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 26.1).
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalgoorlie School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.9).
- •O'Connor Primary School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 68.
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 O'Connor Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kalgoorlie School Of The Air ranks higher (57.3 vs 26.1 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 School Of The Air and O'Connor Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Kalgoorlie 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 O'Connor Primary School has 14.9.
How do Kalgoorlie School Of The Air and O'Connor Primary School rank in WA?
Kalgoorlie School Of The Air is unranked and O'Connor Primary School is 505th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.