Lesmurdie Senior High School vs Walliston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lesmurdie Senior High School
Lesmurdie · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1028
Walliston Primary School
Walliston · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Lesmurdie Senior High School Lesmurdie WA | Walliston Primary School Walliston WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 140 | #212 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #771 of 1,472 | #2066 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 976 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 494 / 482 | 171 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.8 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lesmurdie 6076 | Walliston 6076 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4133 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5525 |
The verdict
- •Walliston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 48.5).
- •Walliston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lesmurdie Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.3).
- •Lesmurdie Senior High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 344.
- •Walliston Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -8%).
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 Lesmurdie Senior High School better than Walliston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Walliston Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 48.5 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 Lesmurdie Senior High School and Walliston Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lesmurdie and Walliston in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lesmurdie Senior High School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walliston Primary School has 17.3.
How do Lesmurdie Senior High School and Walliston Primary School rank in WA?
Lesmurdie Senior High School is 61st of 140 and Walliston Primary School is 212th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.