WA · Government Primary
Challis Community Primary School
Armadale 6112 · K-6
Challis Community Primary School is a government primary school in Armadale, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 936, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 830 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
How Challis Community Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Challis Community Primary School ranks 598th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Alta-1 College - Seville Grove Campus, an independent secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Challis Community Primary School scores 936 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Challis Community Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Challis Community Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta-1 College - Seville Grove CampusIndependent Secondary · Seville Grove | 0.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cecil Andrews CollegeGovernment Secondary · Armadale | 0.9 km | 886 | 50 lower | 767 |
| John Calvin Christian CollegeIndependent Secondary · Armadale | 1.3 km | 1042 | 106 higher | 366 |
| Sowilo Community High SchoolIndependent Secondary · Kelmscott | 1.4 km | 945 | 9 higher | 78 |
| Neerigen Brook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Armadale | 1.4 km | 911 | 25 lower | 302 |
| Willandra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seville Grove | 1.5 km | 936 | same | 648 |
| South East Language Development Centre - Armadale CampusGovernment Primary · Armadale | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Kingsley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Armadale | 1.6 km | 938 | 2 higher | 254 |
| Grovelands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Camillo | 2.2 km | 898 | 38 lower | 335 |
| Dale Christian College WAIndependent Combined · Armadale | 2.3 km | 1001 | 65 higher | 657 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Challis Community Primary School a government school?
Yes, Challis Community Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Challis Community Primary School offer?
Challis Community Primary School offers K-6.
What is Challis Community Primary School's ICSEA score?
Challis Community Primary School has an ICSEA score of 936, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Challis Community Primary School?
Challis Community Primary School has 830 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Challis Community Primary School?
The nearest schools to Challis Community Primary School are Alta-1 College - Seville Grove Campus (0.2 km), Cecil Andrews College (0.9 km), John Calvin Christian College (1.3 km).
Where is Challis Community Primary School located?
Challis Community Primary School is located in Armadale, WA 6112. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5567.