Kingston Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 8.6 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
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Brunswick · Catholic primary · PP-6
85 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Kingston Primary School Australind WA | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Brunswick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #486 of 583 | #239 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4313 of 4,908 | #2261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 582 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 315 | 44 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Australind 6233 | Brunswick 6224 |
| Council area | Harvey | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5810 | web.stmichbruns.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 27.5).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.4).
- •Kingston Primary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 85.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -20%).
- •Kingston Primary School is a government school while St Michael's 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (55.9 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Australind and Brunswick in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingston Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 13.3.
How do Kingston Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Kingston Primary School is 486th of 583 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 239th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.