Kelmscott Primary School vs Somerly Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 56 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kelmscott Primary School
Kelmscott · Government primary · K-6
367 students · ICSEA 975
Somerly Primary School
Clarkson · Government primary · K-6
454 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Kelmscott Primary School Kelmscott WA | Somerly Primary School Clarkson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 583 | #425 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3427 of 4,908 | #3870 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 367 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 193 | 222 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kelmscott 6111 | Clarkson 6030 |
| Council area | Armadale | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kelmscottprimaryschool.wa.edu.au | www.somerlyps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kelmscott Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 33.5).
- •Somerly Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 367.
- •Kelmscott Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -3%).
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 Kelmscott Primary School better than Somerly Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kelmscott Primary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 33.5 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 Kelmscott Primary School and Somerly Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Kelmscott and Clarkson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kelmscott Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerly Primary School has 16.4.
How do Kelmscott Primary School and Somerly Primary School rank in WA?
Kelmscott Primary School is 381st of 583 and Somerly Primary School is 425th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.