Ashburton Drive Primary School vs Carcoola Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 58 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Drive Primary School
Gosnells · Government primary · K-6
434 students · ICSEA 931
Carcoola Primary School
Pinjarra · Government primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Ashburton Drive Primary School Gosnells WA | Carcoola Primary School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #531 of 583 | #518 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4615 of 4,908 | #4505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 434 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 207 | 54 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gosnells 6110 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Murray |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ashburtondriveps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5543 |
The verdict
- •Carcoola Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 23.1).
- •Carcoola Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •Ashburton Drive Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 123.
- •Ashburton Drive Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -12%).
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 Ashburton Drive Primary School better than Carcoola Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carcoola Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 23.1 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 Ashburton Drive Primary School and Carcoola Primary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Gosnells and Pinjarra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashburton Drive Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carcoola Primary School has 15.4.
How do Ashburton Drive Primary School and Carcoola Primary School rank in WA?
Ashburton Drive Primary School is 531st of 583 and Carcoola Primary School is 518th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.