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Alinjarra Primary School vs Walkaway Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 337 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureAlinjarra Primary School
Alexander Heights WA
Walkaway Primary School
Walkaway WA
Success Index
33
Lower 50%
40
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#433 of 583–
National rank (type)#3922 of 4,908–
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students33965
Girls / boys177 / 16239 / 26
Foundation intake409
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-3%-3%
ICSEA
Average 1000
977977
ICSEA percentile36th36th
Top SEA quarter9%6%
Bottom SEA quarter40%40%
Students per teacher17.510.6
Teaching staff (FTE)18.46.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)14.64.7
Language background other than English47%6%
Indigenous students7%6%
SuburbAlexander Heights 6064Walkaway 6528
Council areaWannerooGreater Geraldton
RemotenessMajor CitiesOuter Regional
Websitewww.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5693www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5448

The verdict

  • •Walkaway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.6 vs 32.9).
  • •Walkaway Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.5).
  • •Alinjarra Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 65.

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 Walkaway Primary School?

On the Success Index, Walkaway Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 32.9 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 Walkaway Primary School?

About 337 km in a straight line, between Alexander Heights and Walkaway in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Alinjarra Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walkaway Primary School has 10.6.

How do Alinjarra Primary School and Walkaway Primary School rank in WA?

Alinjarra Primary School is 433rd of 583 and Walkaway Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.