Orana Catholic Primary School vs Riverton Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orana Catholic Primary School
Willetton · Catholic primary · PP-6
380 students · ICSEA 1095
Riverton Education Support Centre
Riverton · Government special · K-6
44 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Orana Catholic Primary School Willetton WA | Riverton Education Support Centre Riverton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1789 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 380 | 44 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 200 | 10 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Willetton 6155 | Riverton 6148 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.orana.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6160 |
The verdict
- •Orana Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverton Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 18.2).
- •Orana Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 44.
- •Riverton Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (33% vs 4%).
- •Orana Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Riverton Education Support Centre is a government 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 Orana Catholic Primary School better than Riverton Education Support Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Orana Catholic Primary School and Riverton Education Support Centre?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Willetton and Riverton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orana Catholic Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverton Education Support Centre has 5.5.
How do Orana Catholic Primary School and Riverton Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Orana Catholic Primary School is 178th of 583 and Riverton Education Support Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.