Jarrahdale Primary School vs Serpentine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jarrahdale Primary School
Jarrahdale · Government primary · K-6
68 students · ICSEA 988
Serpentine Primary School
Serpentine · Government primary · K-6
229 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Jarrahdale Primary School Jarrahdale WA | Serpentine Primary School Serpentine WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #311 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2828 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 68 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 31 | 100 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Jarrahdale 6124 | Serpentine 6125 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5220 | www.serpentineps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Serpentine Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 43.4).
- •Serpentine Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jarrahdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.4).
- •Serpentine Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 68.
- •Serpentine Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -8%).
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 Jarrahdale Primary School better than Serpentine Primary School?
On the Success Index, Serpentine Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 43.4 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 Jarrahdale Primary School and Serpentine Primary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Jarrahdale and Serpentine in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jarrahdale Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Serpentine Primary School has 15.4.
How do Jarrahdale Primary School and Serpentine Primary School rank in WA?
Jarrahdale Primary School is unranked and Serpentine Primary School is 311th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.