Carramar Primary School vs Grandis Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carramar Primary School
Carramar · Government primary · K-6
556 students · ICSEA 1023
Grandis Primary School
Banksia Grove · Government primary · K-6
750 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Carramar Primary School Carramar WA | Grandis Primary School Banksia Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #383 of 583 | #384 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3434 of 4,908 | #3447 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 556 | 750 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 262 | 391 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +123% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Carramar 6031 | Banksia Grove 6031 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5782 | grandisps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.8 vs 39.6).
- •Carramar Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grandis Primary School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 556.
- •Grandis Primary School has grown faster over five years (123% vs -25%).
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 Carramar Primary School better than Grandis Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carramar Primary School and Grandis Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Carramar and Banksia Grove in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carramar Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grandis Primary School has 17.9.
How do Carramar Primary School and Grandis Primary School rank in WA?
Carramar Primary School is 383rd of 583 and Grandis Primary School is 384th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.