Kelmscott Primary School vs Sowilo Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Sowilo Community High School
Kelmscott · Independent special · 7-12
78 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Kelmscott Primary School Kelmscott WA | Sowilo Community High School Kelmscott WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3427 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 367 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 193 | 44 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kelmscott 6111 | Kelmscott 6111 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kelmscottprimaryschool.wa.edu.au | www.sowilo.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kelmscott Primary School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sowilo Community High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
- •Kelmscott Primary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 78.
- •Kelmscott Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 3%).
- •Kelmscott Primary School is a government school while Sowilo Community High School is an independent 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 Kelmscott Primary School better than Sowilo Community High 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 Kelmscott Primary School and Sowilo Community High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kelmscott and Kelmscott in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kelmscott Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sowilo Community High School has 13.0.
How do Kelmscott Primary School and Sowilo Community High School rank in WA?
Kelmscott Primary School is 381st of 583 and Sowilo Community High School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.