Carcoola Primary School vs Fairbridge College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carcoola Primary School
Pinjarra · Government primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 931
Fairbridge College
Pinjarra · Independent special · 7-12
167 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Carcoola Primary School Pinjarra WA | Fairbridge College Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4505 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 123 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 69 | 78 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 19% |
| Suburb | Pinjarra 6208 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Murray | Murray |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5543 | www.fairbridge.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carcoola Primary School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairbridge College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.4).
- •Fairbridge College is the larger school with 167 students compared with 123.
- •Fairbridge College has grown faster over five years (34% vs -12%).
- •Carcoola Primary School is a government school while Fairbridge College is an independent 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 Carcoola Primary School better than Fairbridge College?
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 Carcoola Primary School and Fairbridge College?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Pinjarra and Pinjarra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carcoola Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairbridge College has 9.5.
How do Carcoola Primary School and Fairbridge College rank in WA?
Carcoola Primary School is 518th of 583 and Fairbridge College is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.