Albany Primary School vs Joondalup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 416 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1024
Joondalup Primary School
Joondalup · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Albany Primary School Albany WA | Joondalup Primary School Joondalup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 583 | #310 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3193 of 4,908 | #2825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 396 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 213 | 167 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Joondalup 6027 |
| Council area | Albany | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | albanyprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5732 |
The verdict
- •Joondalup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 43.3).
- •Joondalup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.4).
- •Albany Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 381.
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 Albany Primary School better than Joondalup Primary School?
On the Success Index, Joondalup Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 43.3 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 Albany Primary School and Joondalup Primary School?
About 416 km in a straight line, between Albany and Joondalup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Joondalup Primary School has 16.9.
How do Albany Primary School and Joondalup Primary School rank in WA?
Albany Primary School is 349th of 583 and Joondalup Primary School is 310th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.