Australind Primary School vs Parkfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australind Primary School
Australind · Government primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 953
Parkfield Primary School
Australind · Government primary · K-6
650 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Australind Primary School Australind WA | Parkfield Primary School Australind WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #423 of 583 | #356 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3831 of 4,908 | #3241 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 650 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 86 | 316 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Australind 6233 | Australind 6233 |
| Council area | Harvey | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | australindps.wa.edu.au/ | www.parkfield.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Parkfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.6 vs 34.1).
- •Parkfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australind Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Parkfield Primary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 182.
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 Australind Primary School better than Parkfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parkfield Primary School ranks higher (42.6 vs 34.1 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 Australind Primary School and Parkfield Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Australind and Australind in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australind Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkfield Primary School has 17.3.
How do Australind Primary School and Parkfield Primary School rank in WA?
Australind Primary School is 423rd of 583 and Parkfield Primary School is 356th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.