Orana Catholic Primary School vs Shelley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Shelley Primary School
Shelley · Government primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Orana Catholic Primary School Willetton WA | Shelley Primary School Shelley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 583 | #25 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1789 of 4,908 | #439 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 380 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 200 | 210 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Willetton 6155 | Shelley 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=5579 |
The verdict
- •Shelley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 61.6).
- •Shelley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shelley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.2).
- •Shelley Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 380.
- •Orana Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Shelley Primary School 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 Shelley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Shelley Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 61.6 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 Orana Catholic Primary School and Shelley Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Willetton and Shelley 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 Shelley Primary School has 16.7.
How do Orana Catholic Primary School and Shelley Primary School rank in WA?
Orana Catholic Primary School is 178th of 583 and Shelley Primary School is 25th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.