Craigie Heights Primary School vs Padbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Padbury Primary School
Padbury · Government primary · K-6
160 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Craigie Heights Primary School Craigie WA | Padbury Primary School Padbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #276 of 583 | #171 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2570 of 4,908 | #1711 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 365 | 160 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 187 | 74 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Craigie 6025 | Padbury 6025 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5816 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5561 |
The verdict
- •Padbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 51.7).
- •Padbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Padbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.6).
- •Craigie Heights Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 160.
- •Padbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (54% 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 Padbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Padbury Primary School ranks higher (62.3 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 Padbury Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Craigie and Padbury 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 Padbury Primary School has 16.9.
How do Craigie Heights Primary School and Padbury Primary School rank in WA?
Craigie Heights Primary School is 276th of 583 and Padbury Primary School is 171st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.