Parkerville Primary School vs The Silver Tree Steiner 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.
Parkerville Primary School
Parkerville · Government primary · K-6
288 students · ICSEA 1023
The Silver Tree Steiner School
Parkerville · Independent primary · PP-6
172 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Parkerville Primary School Parkerville WA | The Silver Tree Steiner School Parkerville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 583 | #455 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3026 of 4,908 | #4101 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 288 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 153 | 92 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Parkerville 6081 | Parkerville 6081 |
| Council area | Mundaring | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parkervilleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.silvertree.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parkerville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 30.3).
- •Parkerville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Silver Tree Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.2).
- •Parkerville Primary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 172.
- •The Silver Tree Steiner School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -2%).
- •Parkerville Primary School is a government school while The Silver Tree Steiner School is an independent 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 Parkerville Primary School better than The Silver Tree Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Parkerville Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 30.3 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 The Silver Tree Steiner School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Parkerville and Parkerville in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkerville Primary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Silver Tree Steiner School has 11.6.
How do Parkerville Primary School and The Silver Tree Steiner School rank in WA?
Parkerville Primary School is 334th of 583 and The Silver Tree Steiner School is 455th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.