Carine Primary School vs Poynter Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 977 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carine Primary School
Carine · Government primary · K-6
578 students · ICSEA 1123
Poynter Primary School
Duncraig · Government primary · K-6
436 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Carine Primary School Carine WA | Poynter Primary School Duncraig WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 583 | #104 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1486 of 4,908 | #1186 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 578 | 436 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 297 | 207 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carine 6020 | Duncraig 6023 |
| Council area | Stirling | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5605 | www.poynterps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Poynter Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 64.6).
- •Poynter Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Poynter Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.8).
- •Carine Primary School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 436.
- •Carine Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 Carine Primary School better than Poynter Primary School?
On the Success Index, Poynter Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 64.6 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 Carine Primary School and Poynter Primary School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Carine and Duncraig in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carine Primary School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Poynter Primary School has 17.7.
How do Carine Primary School and Poynter Primary School rank in WA?
Carine Primary School is 137th of 583 and Poynter Primary School is 104th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.