Parkerville Primary School vs Salmon Gums Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 532 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parkerville Primary School
Parkerville · Government primary · K-6
288 students · ICSEA 1023
Salmon Gums Primary School
Salmon Gums · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Parkerville Primary School Parkerville WA | Salmon Gums Primary School Salmon Gums WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3026 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 288 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 153 | 9 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parkerville 6081 | Salmon Gums 6445 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Esperance |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Very Remote |
| Website | parkervilleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5408 |
The verdict
- •Salmon Gums Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 45.8).
- •Parkerville Primary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 17.
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 Parkerville Primary School better than Salmon Gums Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salmon Gums Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 45.8 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 Parkerville Primary School and Salmon Gums Primary School?
About 532 km in a straight line, between Parkerville and Salmon Gums in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Parkerville Primary School and Salmon Gums Primary School rank in WA?
Parkerville Primary School is 334th of 583 and Salmon Gums Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.