Glengarry Primary School vs Liwara Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glengarry Primary School
Duncraig · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1104
Liwara Catholic Primary School
Greenwood · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Glengarry Primary School Duncraig WA | Liwara Catholic Primary School Greenwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 583 | #133 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1373 of 4,908 | #1436 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 396 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 192 | 198 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Duncraig 6023 | Greenwood 6024 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5630 | www.liwara.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.0 vs 65.3).
- •Glengarry Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Glengarry Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 394.
- •Liwara Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -5%).
- •Glengarry Primary School is a government school while Liwara Catholic Primary 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 Glengarry Primary School better than Liwara Catholic Primary School?
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 Glengarry Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Duncraig and Greenwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glengarry Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liwara Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Glengarry Primary School and Liwara Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Glengarry Primary School is 123rd of 583 and Liwara Catholic Primary School is 133rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.