Rossmoyne Primary School vs Willetton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 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
Willetton Primary School
Willetton · Government primary · K-6
626 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Rossmoyne Primary School Rossmoyne WA | Willetton Primary School Willetton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 583 | #58 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #697 of 4,908 | #778 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 407 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 207 | 293 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rossmoyne 6148 | Willetton 6155 |
| 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=5527 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.4 vs 72.7).
- •Rossmoyne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willetton Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 407.
- •Willetton Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Willetton 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 Rossmoyne Primary School and Willetton Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rossmoyne and Willetton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rossmoyne Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willetton Primary School has 17.6.
How do Rossmoyne Primary School and Willetton Primary School rank in WA?
Rossmoyne Primary School is 48th of 583 and Willetton Primary School is 58th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.