Rossmoyne Primary School vs Shelley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rossmoyne Primary School
Rossmoyne · Government primary · PP-6
407 students · ICSEA 1147
Shelley Primary School
Shelley · Government primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Rossmoyne Primary School Rossmoyne WA | Shelley Primary School Shelley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 583 | #25 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #697 of 4,908 | #439 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 407 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 207 | 210 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rossmoyne 6148 | Shelley 6148 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5405 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5579 |
The verdict
- •Shelley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 73.4).
- •Rossmoyne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1136), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shelley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.4).
- •Shelley Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 407.
- •Shelley Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -5%).
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 Rossmoyne Primary School better than Shelley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Shelley Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 73.4 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 Rossmoyne Primary School and Shelley Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rossmoyne and Shelley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rossmoyne Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shelley Primary School has 16.7.
How do Rossmoyne Primary School and Shelley Primary School rank in WA?
Rossmoyne Primary School is 48th of 583 and Shelley Primary School is 25th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.