Alta-1 College vs Connolly Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alta-1 College
Joondalup · Independent special · 7-12
845 students · ICSEA 950
Connolly Primary School
Connolly · Government primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Alta-1 College Joondalup WA | Connolly Primary School Connolly WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #221 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2147 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 845 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 483 / 362 | 179 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 77 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.8 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.0 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Joondalup 6027 | Connolly 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alta-1.wa.edu.au | www.connollyps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Connolly Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alta-1 College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 18.1).
- •Alta-1 College is the larger school with 845 students compared with 384.
- •Alta-1 College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
- •Alta-1 College is a independent school while Connolly Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Alta-1 College better than Connolly Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta-1 College and Connolly Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Joondalup and Connolly in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alta-1 College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Connolly Primary School has 18.1.
How do Alta-1 College and Connolly Primary School rank in WA?
Alta-1 College is unranked and Connolly Primary School is 221st of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.