Nedlands Primary School vs Quintilian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nedlands Primary School
Nedlands · Government primary · K-6
473 students · ICSEA 1180
Quintilian School
Mount Claremont · Independent primary · PP-6
160 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | Nedlands Primary School Nedlands WA | Quintilian School Mount Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 583 | #1 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #640 of 4,908 | #41 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 473 | 160 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 241 | 65 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1180 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Nedlands 6009 | Mount Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5344 | www.quintilianschool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Quintilian School scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 73.9).
- •Quintilian School has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1180), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quintilian School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 18.9).
- •Nedlands Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 160.
- •Nedlands Primary School is a government school while Quintilian School is an independent 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 Nedlands Primary School better than Quintilian School?
On the Success Index, Quintilian School ranks higher (84.6 vs 73.9 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 Nedlands Primary School and Quintilian School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Nedlands and Mount Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nedlands Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quintilian School has 8.5.
How do Nedlands Primary School and Quintilian School rank in WA?
Nedlands Primary School is 42nd of 583 and Quintilian School is 1st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.