Deanmore Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deanmore Primary School
Karrinyup · Government primary · K-6
486 students · ICSEA 1111
St John's School
Scarborough · Catholic primary · PP-6
164 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Deanmore Primary School Karrinyup WA | St John's School Scarborough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 583 | #83 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1366 of 4,908 | #960 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 486 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 252 | 88 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Karrinyup 6018 | Scarborough 6019 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5414 | www.stjohns.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 66.1).
- •Deanmore Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •Deanmore Primary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 164.
- •Deanmore Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
- •Deanmore Primary School is a government school while St John's School is a catholic 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 Deanmore Primary School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index, St John's School ranks higher (70.7 vs 66.1 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 Deanmore Primary School and St John's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Karrinyup and Scarborough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deanmore Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 11.8.
How do Deanmore Primary School and St John's School rank in WA?
Deanmore Primary School is 122nd of 583 and St John's School is 83rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.