Carmel School vs Yokine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 344 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel School
Dianella · Independent combined · PP-12
390 students · ICSEA 1149
Yokine Primary School
Yokine · Government primary · K-6
313 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Carmel School Dianella WA | Yokine Primary School Yokine WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 172 | #142 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #135 of 1,259 | #1511 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 211 | 152 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Yokine 6060 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carmel.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5493 |
The verdict
- •Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 64.4).
- •Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.7).
- •Carmel School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 313.
- •Carmel School is a independent school while Yokine Primary School is a government 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 Carmel School better than Yokine Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carmel School ranks higher (78.1 vs 64.4 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 Carmel School and Yokine Primary School?
About 344 m in a straight line, between Dianella and Yokine in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yokine Primary School has 15.7.
How do Carmel School and Yokine Primary School rank in WA?
Carmel School is 10th of 172 and Yokine Primary School is 142nd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.