North Tom Price Primary School vs South Kalgoorlie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 970 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Tom Price Primary School
Tom Price · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 910
South Kalgoorlie Primary School
Kalgoorlie · Government primary · K-6
350 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | North Tom Price Primary School Tom Price WA | South Kalgoorlie Primary School Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #515 of 583 | #576 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4492 of 4,908 | #4853 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 275 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 135 | 168 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 18% |
| Suburb | Tom Price 6751 | Kalgoorlie 6430 |
| Council area | Ashburton | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5612 | southkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •North Tom Price Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.1 vs 17.6).
- •North Tom Price Primary School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Tom Price Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.0).
- •South Kalgoorlie Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 275.
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 North Tom Price Primary School better than South Kalgoorlie Primary School?
On the Success Index, North Tom Price Primary School ranks higher (25.1 vs 17.6 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 North Tom Price Primary School and South Kalgoorlie Primary School?
About 970 km in a straight line, between Tom Price and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Tom Price Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Kalgoorlie Primary School has 18.0.
How do North Tom Price Primary School and South Kalgoorlie Primary School rank in WA?
North Tom Price Primary School is 515th of 583 and South Kalgoorlie Primary School is 576th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.