Somerly Primary School
Somerly Primary School is a government primary school in Clarkson, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 975, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 454 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Clarkson WA 6030. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Somerly Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Somerly Primary School ranks 482nd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Somerly Primary School scores 975, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Clarkson
Somerly Primary School is located in Clarkson, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,761/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 13,904.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Clarkson suburb profileSchools near Somerly Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Somerly Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Clarkson | 0.6 km | 1046 | 71 higher | 327 |
| Clarkson Community High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Clarkson | 1.0 km | 923 | 52 lower | 325 |
| Youth Futures Community SchoolIndependent Secondary · Clarkson | 1.0 km | 912 | 63 lower | 367 |
| Clarkson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clarkson | 1.3 km | 924 | 51 lower | 270 |
| Mindarie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mindarie | 1.8 km | 1052 | 77 higher | 735 |
| Quinns Baptist CollegeIndependent Combined · Mindarie | 2.0 km | 1061 | 86 higher | 1,101 |
| Peter Moyes Anglican Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Mindarie | 2.2 km | 1084 | 109 higher | 1,441 |
| Mindarie Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mindarie | 2.2 km | 1045 | 70 higher | 754 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somerly Primary School a government school?
Yes, Somerly Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Somerly Primary School offer?
Somerly Primary School offers K-6.
What is Somerly Primary School's ICSEA score?
Somerly Primary School has an ICSEA score of 975, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Somerly Primary School?
Somerly Primary School has 454 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Somerly Primary School?
The nearest schools to Somerly Primary School are St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Clarkson Community High School (1.0 km), Youth Futures Community School (1.0 km).
Where is Somerly Primary School located?
Somerly Primary School is located in Clarkson, WA 6030. Visit the school website at https://www.somerlyps.wa.edu.au/.