Carcoola Primary School vs Pinjarra Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.7 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
Pinjarra Senior High School
Pinjarra · Government high school · 7-12
685 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Carcoola Primary School Pinjarra WA | Pinjarra Senior High School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 583 | #122 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4505 of 4,908 | #1312 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 123 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 69 | 323 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Pinjarra 6208 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Murray | Murray |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5543 | www.pinjarrashs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.9 vs 25.0).
- •Pinjarra Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pinjarra Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
- •Pinjarra Senior High School is the larger school with 685 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 Pinjarra Senior High School?
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 Pinjarra Senior High School?
About 3.7 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 Pinjarra Senior High School has 12.9.
How do Carcoola Primary School and Pinjarra Senior High School rank in WA?
Carcoola Primary School is 518th of 583 and Pinjarra Senior High School is 122nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.