Orana Catholic Primary School vs Willetton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Willetton Primary School
Willetton · Government primary · K-6
626 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Orana Catholic Primary School Willetton WA | Willetton Primary School Willetton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 583 | #58 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1789 of 4,908 | #778 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 380 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 200 | 293 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Willetton 6155 | Willetton 6155 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.orana.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5527 |
The verdict
- •Willetton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 61.6).
- •Willetton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willetton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.2).
- •Willetton Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 380.
- •Orana Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Willetton 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 Willetton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Willetton Primary School ranks higher (72.7 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 Willetton Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Willetton and Willetton 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 Willetton Primary School has 17.6.
How do Orana Catholic Primary School and Willetton Primary School rank in WA?
Orana Catholic Primary School is 178th of 583 and Willetton Primary School is 58th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.