Francis Jordan Catholic School vs Kinross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Jordan Catholic School
Currambine · Catholic primary · PP-6
319 students · ICSEA 1085
Kinross Primary School
Kinross · Government primary · K-6
700 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Francis Jordan Catholic School Currambine WA | Kinross Primary School Kinross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 583 | #302 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1430 of 4,908 | #2739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 319 | 700 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 150 | 357 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Currambine 6028 | Kinross 6028 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fjcs.wa.edu.au/ | www.kinrossps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 49.4).
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.6).
- •Kinross Primary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 319.
- •Francis Jordan Catholic School is a catholic school while Kinross Primary School is a government 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 Francis Jordan Catholic School better than Kinross Primary School?
On the Success Index, Francis Jordan Catholic School ranks higher (65.4 vs 49.4 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 Francis Jordan Catholic School and Kinross Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Currambine and Kinross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Francis Jordan Catholic School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinross Primary School has 18.6.
How do Francis Jordan Catholic School and Kinross Primary School rank in WA?
Francis Jordan Catholic School is 132nd of 583 and Kinross Primary School is 302nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.