Rivervale Primary School vs St Augustine's 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.
Rivervale Primary School
Rivervale · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 1014
St Augustine's Primary School
Rivervale · Catholic primary · PP-6
181 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Rivervale Primary School Rivervale WA | St Augustine's Primary School Rivervale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 583 | #29 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1993 of 4,908 | #520 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 333 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 172 | 86 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rivervale 6103 | Rivervale 6103 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rivervaleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.staugustines.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 59.2).
- •St Augustine's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •Rivervale Primary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 181.
- •Rivervale Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 7%).
- •Rivervale Primary School is a government school while St Augustine's Primary School is a catholic 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 Rivervale Primary School better than St Augustine's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 59.2 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 Rivervale Primary School and St Augustine's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rivervale and Rivervale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rivervale Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's Primary School has 15.6.
How do Rivervale Primary School and St Augustine's Primary School rank in WA?
Rivervale Primary School is 203rd of 583 and St Augustine's Primary School is 29th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.