Katanning Primary School vs Trayning Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 287 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katanning Primary School
Katanning · Government primary · K-6
234 students · ICSEA 846
Trayning Primary School
Trayning · Government primary · K-6
14 students · ICSEA 851
| Measure | Katanning Primary School Katanning WA | Trayning Primary School Trayning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #561 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4783 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 234 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 124 | 8 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 846 | 851 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 36% |
| Suburb | Katanning 6317 | Trayning 6488 |
| Council area | Katanning | Trayning |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5241 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5440 |
The verdict
- •Katanning Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (19.9 vs 9.4).
- •Trayning Primary School has the higher ICSEA (851 vs 846), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Katanning Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 14.
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 Katanning Primary School better than Trayning Primary School?
On the Success Index, Katanning Primary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 9.4 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 Katanning Primary School and Trayning Primary School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Katanning and Trayning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Katanning Primary School and Trayning Primary School rank in WA?
Katanning Primary School is 561st of 583 and Trayning Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.