Kingston Primary School vs Leschenault Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Primary School
Australind · Government primary · K-6
582 students · ICSEA 969
Leschenault Catholic Primary School
Australind · Catholic primary · PP-6
422 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Kingston Primary School Australind WA | Leschenault Catholic Primary School Australind WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #486 of 583 | #285 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4313 of 4,908 | #2623 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 582 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 315 | 207 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Australind 6233 | Australind 6233 |
| Council area | Harvey | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5810 | www.leschcath.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Leschenault Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 27.5).
- •Leschenault Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingston Primary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 422.
- •Leschenault Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -20%).
- •Kingston Primary School is a government school while Leschenault Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Kingston Primary School better than Leschenault Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Leschenault Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 27.5 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 Kingston Primary School and Leschenault Catholic Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Australind and Australind in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingston Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leschenault Catholic Primary School has 16.9.
How do Kingston Primary School and Leschenault Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Kingston Primary School is 486th of 583 and Leschenault Catholic Primary School is 285th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.