Camboon Primary School vs Infant Jesus School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camboon Primary School
Noranda · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 1019
Infant Jesus School
Morley · Catholic primary · PP-6
420 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Camboon Primary School Noranda WA | Infant Jesus School Morley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #364 of 583 | #202 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3319 of 4,908 | #1975 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 322 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 160 | 240 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Noranda 6062 | Morley 6062 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5533 | www.infantjesus.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Infant Jesus School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 41.5).
- •Infant Jesus School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camboon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.8).
- •Infant Jesus School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 322.
- •Infant Jesus School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
- •Camboon Primary School is a government school while Infant Jesus School is a catholic 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 Camboon Primary School better than Infant Jesus School?
On the Success Index, Infant Jesus School ranks higher (59.4 vs 41.5 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 Camboon Primary School and Infant Jesus School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Noranda and Morley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camboon Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Infant Jesus School has 19.8.
How do Camboon Primary School and Infant Jesus School rank in WA?
Camboon Primary School is 364th of 583 and Infant Jesus School is 202nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.