Carine Senior High School vs Marmion Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carine Senior High School
Carine · Government high school · 7-12
2,545 students · ICSEA 1105
Marmion Primary School
Marmion · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Carine Senior High School Carine WA | Marmion Primary School Marmion WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 140 | #112 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #146 of 1,472 | #1271 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,545 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 1,220 / 1,325 | 175 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 460 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 360 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 155.2 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.2 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Carine 6020 | Marmion 6020 |
| Council area | Stirling | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carinehs.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5288 |
The verdict
- •Carine Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 67.2).
- •Marmion Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carine Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Carine Senior High School is the larger school with 2,545 students compared with 375.
- •Carine Senior High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -11%).
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 Senior High School better than Marmion Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carine Senior High School ranks higher (75.7 vs 67.2 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 Senior High School and Marmion Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carine and Marmion in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carine Senior High School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marmion Primary School has 17.0.
How do Carine Senior High School and Marmion Primary School rank in WA?
Carine Senior High School is 11th of 140 and Marmion Primary School is 112th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.