Camboon Primary School vs North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre
Dianella · Government special · K-2
337 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Camboon Primary School Noranda WA | North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #364 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3319 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 322 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 160 | 120 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 46.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Noranda 6062 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5533 | northeastldc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Camboon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.1).
- •North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre is the larger school with 337 students compared with 322.
- •North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs -13%).
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 North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre?
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 Camboon Primary School and North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Noranda and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camboon Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre has 8.8.
How do Camboon Primary School and North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre rank in WA?
Camboon Primary School is 364th of 583 and North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.