Carcoola Primary School vs Newman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1095 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
Newman Primary School
Newman · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Carcoola Primary School Pinjarra WA | Newman Primary School Newman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 583 | #538 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4505 of 4,908 | #4657 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 123 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 69 | 118 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 25% |
| Suburb | Pinjarra 6208 | Newman 6753 |
| Council area | Murray | East Pilbara |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5543 | www.newmanps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carcoola Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 22.4).
- •Carcoola Primary School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newman Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •Newman Primary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 123.
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 Newman Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carcoola Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 22.4 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 Carcoola Primary School and Newman Primary School?
About 1095 km in a straight line, between Pinjarra and Newman in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carcoola Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newman Primary School has 14.7.
How do Carcoola Primary School and Newman Primary School rank in WA?
Carcoola Primary School is 518th of 583 and Newman Primary School is 538th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.