Alinjarra Primary School vs Waddington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alinjarra Primary School
Alexander Heights · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 977
Waddington Primary School
Koondoola · Government primary · K-6
82 students · ICSEA 834
| Measure | Alinjarra Primary School Alexander Heights WA | Waddington Primary School Koondoola WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #433 of 583 | #554 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3922 of 4,908 | #4758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 339 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 162 | 36 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 834 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 33% |
| Suburb | Alexander Heights 6064 | Koondoola 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5693 | waddingtonps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Alinjarra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.9 vs 20.5).
- •Alinjarra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waddington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.5).
- •Alinjarra Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 82.
- •Waddington Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -3%).
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 Alinjarra Primary School better than Waddington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alinjarra Primary School ranks higher (32.9 vs 20.5 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 Alinjarra Primary School and Waddington Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Alexander Heights and Koondoola in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alinjarra Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waddington Primary School has 9.9.
How do Alinjarra Primary School and Waddington Primary School rank in WA?
Alinjarra Primary School is 433rd of 583 and Waddington Primary School is 554th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.