Craigie Heights Primary School vs Curtin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigie Heights Primary School
Craigie · Government primary · K-6
365 students · ICSEA 1036
Curtin Primary School
Manning · Government primary · K-6
138 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Craigie Heights Primary School Craigie WA | Curtin Primary School Manning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #276 of 583 | #145 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2570 of 4,908 | #1527 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 365 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 187 | 59 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Craigie 6025 | Manning 6152 |
| Council area | Joondalup | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5816 | www.curtinps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Curtin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 51.7).
- •Curtin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.6).
- •Craigie Heights Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 138.
- •Curtin Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -11%).
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 Craigie Heights Primary School better than Curtin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Curtin Primary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 51.7 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 Craigie Heights Primary School and Curtin Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Craigie and Manning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigie Heights Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Curtin Primary School has 12.0.
How do Craigie Heights Primary School and Curtin Primary School rank in WA?
Craigie Heights Primary School is 276th of 583 and Curtin Primary School is 145th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.