Queen of Apostles School vs Riverton Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 778 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queen of Apostles School
Riverton · Catholic primary · PP-6
208 students · ICSEA 1115
Riverton Education Support Centre
Riverton · Government special · K-6
44 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Queen of Apostles School Riverton WA | Riverton Education Support Centre Riverton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #863 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 208 | 44 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 120 | 10 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Riverton 6148 | Riverton 6148 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.qoa.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6160 |
The verdict
- •Queen of Apostles School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverton Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 17.6).
- •Queen of Apostles School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 44.
- •Riverton Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (33% vs 3%).
- •Queen of Apostles 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 Queen of Apostles 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 Queen of Apostles School and Riverton Education Support Centre?
About 778 m in a straight line, between Riverton and Riverton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queen of Apostles School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverton Education Support Centre has 5.5.
How do Queen of Apostles School and Riverton Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Queen of Apostles School is 66th of 583 and Riverton Education Support Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.