Carramar Primary School vs Joondalup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.6 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
Joondalup Primary School
Joondalup · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Carramar Primary School Carramar WA | Joondalup Primary School Joondalup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #383 of 583 | #310 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3434 of 4,908 | #2825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 556 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 262 | 167 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Carramar 6031 | Joondalup 6027 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5782 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5732 |
The verdict
- •Joondalup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 39.8).
- •Joondalup Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Joondalup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.2).
- •Carramar Primary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 381.
- •Joondalup Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -25%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Joondalup
Frequently asked questions
Is Carramar Primary School better than Joondalup Primary School?
On the Success Index, Joondalup Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 39.8 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 Carramar Primary School and Joondalup Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Carramar and Joondalup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carramar Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Joondalup Primary School has 16.9.
How do Carramar Primary School and Joondalup Primary School rank in WA?
Carramar Primary School is 383rd of 583 and Joondalup Primary School is 310th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.