Illawarra Primary School vs Koondoola Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Illawarra Primary School
Ballajura · Government primary · K-6
310 students · ICSEA 987
Koondoola Primary School
Koondoola · Government primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Illawarra Primary School Ballajura WA | Koondoola Primary School Koondoola WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #422 of 583 | #490 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3823 of 4,908 | #4362 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 310 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 149 | 135 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ballajura 6066 | Koondoola 6064 |
| Council area | Swan | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5654 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5578 |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 26.9).
- •Illawarra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 871), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Koondoola Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.4).
- •Illawarra Primary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 279.
- •Koondoola Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -18%).
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 Illawarra Primary School better than Koondoola Primary School?
On the Success Index, Illawarra Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 26.9 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 Illawarra Primary School and Koondoola Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ballajura and Koondoola in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Illawarra Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koondoola Primary School has 12.3.
How do Illawarra Primary School and Koondoola Primary School rank in WA?
Illawarra Primary School is 422nd of 583 and Koondoola Primary School is 490th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.