Carcoola Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.4 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Pinjarra · Catholic primary · PP-6
190 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Carcoola Primary School Pinjarra WA | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 583 | #366 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4505 of 4,908 | #3338 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 123 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 69 | 92 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| 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.stjoespinjarra.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 24.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carcoola Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 123.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -12%).
- •Carcoola Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Carcoola Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 24.9 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.4 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Carcoola Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Carcoola Primary School is 518th of 583 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 366th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.