Currambine Primary School vs Kinross College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Currambine Primary School
Currambine · Government primary · K-6
758 students · ICSEA 1045
Kinross College
Kinross · Government high school · 7-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Currambine Primary School Currambine WA | Kinross College Kinross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 583 | #51 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2340 of 4,908 | #663 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 758 | 1,027 |
| Girls / boys | 373 / 385 | 471 / 556 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 236 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 61.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 34.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Currambine 6028 | Kinross 6028 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5757 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4172 |
The verdict
- •Currambine Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 53.7).
- •Currambine Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinross College has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Kinross College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 758.
- •Kinross College has grown faster over five years (43% vs -1%).
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 Currambine Primary School better than Kinross College?
On the Success Index, Currambine Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 53.7 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 Currambine Primary School and Kinross College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Currambine and Kinross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currambine Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinross College has 16.7.
How do Currambine Primary School and Kinross College rank in WA?
Currambine Primary School is 250th of 583 and Kinross College is 51st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.