Carnaby Rise Primary School vs Illawarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carnaby Rise Primary School
Landsdale · Government primary · K-6
608 students · ICSEA 1038
Illawarra Primary School
Ballajura · Government primary · K-6
310 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Carnaby Rise Primary School Landsdale WA | Illawarra Primary School Ballajura WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 583 | #422 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2456 of 4,908 | #3823 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 608 | 310 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 311 | 161 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Landsdale 6065 | Ballajura 6066 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.education.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5654 |
The verdict
- •Carnaby Rise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 34.3).
- •Carnaby Rise Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carnaby Rise Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 310.
- •Carnaby Rise Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -18%).
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 Carnaby Rise Primary School better than Illawarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carnaby Rise Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 34.3 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 Carnaby Rise Primary School and Illawarra Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Landsdale and Ballajura in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carnaby Rise Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Illawarra Primary School has 16.4.
How do Carnaby Rise Primary School and Illawarra Primary School rank in WA?
Carnaby Rise Primary School is 267th of 583 and Illawarra Primary School is 422nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.