Lathlain Primary School vs Rivervale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lathlain Primary School
Lathlain · Government primary · K-6
673 students · ICSEA 1088
Rivervale Primary School
Rivervale · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Lathlain Primary School Lathlain WA | Rivervale Primary School Rivervale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 583 | #203 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1212 of 4,908 | #1993 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 673 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 325 | 161 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 14% |
| Suburb | Lathlain 6100 | Rivervale 6103 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lathlainps.wa.edu.au | rivervaleps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lathlain Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 59.2).
- •Lathlain Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rivervale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •Lathlain Primary School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 333.
- •Rivervale Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 16%).
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 Lathlain Primary School better than Rivervale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lathlain Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 59.2 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 Lathlain Primary School and Rivervale Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lathlain and Rivervale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lathlain Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rivervale Primary School has 16.2.
How do Lathlain Primary School and Rivervale Primary School rank in WA?
Lathlain Primary School is 106th of 583 and Rivervale Primary School is 203rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.