Queen of Apostles School vs Riverton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Primary School
Riverton · Government primary · K-6
650 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Queen of Apostles School Riverton WA | Riverton Primary School Riverton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 583 | #63 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #863 of 4,908 | #844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 208 | 650 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 120 | 307 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 34.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| 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=5395 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.6 vs 71.8).
- •Riverton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverton Primary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 208.
- •Queen of Apostles School is a catholic school while Riverton 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 Queen of Apostles School better than Riverton Primary School?
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 Primary School?
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 Primary School has 17.9.
How do Queen of Apostles School and Riverton Primary School rank in WA?
Queen of Apostles School is 66th of 583 and Riverton Primary School is 63rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.