Charthouse Primary School vs Cranbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 276 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charthouse Primary School
Waikiki · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 965
Cranbrook Primary School
Cranbrook · Government primary · K-6
51 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Charthouse Primary School Waikiki WA | Cranbrook Primary School Cranbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #479 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4244 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 451 | 51 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 216 | 22 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Waikiki 6169 | Cranbrook 6321 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Cranbrook |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.charthouseps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5126 |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 28.5).
- •Cranbrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.3).
- •Charthouse Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 51.
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 Charthouse Primary School better than Cranbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cranbrook Primary School ranks higher (36.1 vs 28.5 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 Charthouse Primary School and Cranbrook Primary School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Waikiki and Cranbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charthouse Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbrook Primary School has 10.6.
How do Charthouse Primary School and Cranbrook Primary School rank in WA?
Charthouse Primary School is 479th of 583 and Cranbrook Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.