Melville Primary School vs White Gum Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melville Primary School
Melville · Government primary · K-6
670 students · ICSEA 1119
White Gum Valley Primary School
White Gum Valley · Government primary · PP-6
246 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Melville Primary School Melville WA | White Gum Valley Primary School White Gum Valley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 583 | #8 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1173 of 4,908 | #236 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 670 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 356 | 133 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Melville 6156 | White Gum Valley 6162 |
| Council area | Melville | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5296 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5469 |
The verdict
- •White Gum Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 68.3).
- •White Gum Valley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.7).
- •Melville Primary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 246.
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 Melville Primary School better than White Gum Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, White Gum Valley Primary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 68.3 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 Melville Primary School and White Gum Valley Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Melville and White Gum Valley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melville Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and White Gum Valley Primary School has 14.1.
How do Melville Primary School and White Gum Valley Primary School rank in WA?
Melville Primary School is 101st of 583 and White Gum Valley Primary School is 8th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.