Kyilla Primary School vs Sir David Brand School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kyilla Primary School
North Perth · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1132
Sir David Brand School
Coolbinia · Government special · K-12
63 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Kyilla Primary School North Perth WA | Sir David Brand School Coolbinia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1130 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 364 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 199 | 15 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | North Perth 6006 | Coolbinia 6050 |
| Council area | Vincent | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kyillaps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6020 |
The verdict
- •Kyilla Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sir David Brand School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 18.3).
- •Kyilla Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 63.
- •Sir David Brand School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -5%).
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 Kyilla Primary School better than Sir David Brand 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 Kyilla Primary School and Sir David Brand School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North Perth and Coolbinia in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kyilla Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sir David Brand School has 4.5.
How do Kyilla Primary School and Sir David Brand School rank in WA?
Kyilla Primary School is 96th of 583 and Sir David Brand School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.