Nedlands Primary School vs St Thomas' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.4 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
St Thomas' Primary School
Claremont · Catholic primary · PP-6
176 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Nedlands Primary School Nedlands WA | St Thomas' Primary School Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 583 | #3 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #640 of 4,908 | #101 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 473 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 241 | 87 / 89 |
| 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% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1180 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Nedlands 6009 | Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Claremont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5344 | www.stthomas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 73.9).
- •Nedlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1169), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas' Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.9).
- •Nedlands Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 176.
- •St Thomas' Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
- •Nedlands Primary School is a government school while St Thomas' Primary School is a catholic 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 St Thomas' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas' Primary School ranks higher (82.5 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 St Thomas' Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Nedlands and 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 St Thomas' Primary School has 14.4.
How do Nedlands Primary School and St Thomas' Primary School rank in WA?
Nedlands Primary School is 42nd of 583 and St Thomas' Primary School is 3rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.