Currambine Primary School vs Lake Joondalup Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Joondalup · Independent combined · PP-12
1,282 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Currambine Primary School Currambine WA | Lake Joondalup Baptist College Joondalup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 583 | #40 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2340 of 4,908 | #428 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 758 | 1,282 |
| Girls / boys | 373 / 385 | 596 / 686 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 105.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 66.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Currambine 6028 | Joondalup 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5757 | www.ljbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 54.8).
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.6).
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 758.
- •Currambine Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -8%).
- •Currambine Primary School is a government school while Lake Joondalup Baptist College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Lake Joondalup Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Lake Joondalup Baptist College ranks higher (61.6 vs 54.8 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 Lake Joondalup Baptist College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Currambine and Joondalup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currambine Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Joondalup Baptist College has 12.1.
How do Currambine Primary School and Lake Joondalup Baptist College rank in WA?
Currambine Primary School is 250th of 583 and Lake Joondalup Baptist College is 40th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.