Craigie Heights Primary School vs West Coast Language Development Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
West Coast Language Development Centre
Padbury · Government special · K-2
302 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Craigie Heights Primary School Craigie WA | West Coast Language Development Centre Padbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #276 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2570 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 365 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 187 | 95 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 29.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| 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=6045 |
The verdict
- •Craigie Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Coast Language Development Centre has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 17.6).
- •Craigie Heights Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 302.
- •West Coast Language Development Centre has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 West Coast Language Development Centre?
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 Craigie Heights Primary School and West Coast Language Development Centre?
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 West Coast Language Development Centre has 8.0.
How do Craigie Heights Primary School and West Coast Language Development Centre rank in WA?
Craigie Heights Primary School is 276th of 583 and West Coast Language Development Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.