Jolimont Primary School vs Subiaco 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.
Jolimont Primary School
Jolimont · Government primary · K-6
421 students · ICSEA 1164
Subiaco Primary School
Subiaco · Government primary · K-6
706 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Jolimont Primary School Jolimont WA | Subiaco Primary School Subiaco WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 583 | #30 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #150 of 4,908 | #523 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 421 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 226 | 364 / 342 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Jolimont 6014 | Subiaco 6008 |
| Council area | Subiaco | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5226 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5424 |
The verdict
- •Jolimont Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 75.2).
- •Subiaco Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Subiaco Primary School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 421.
- •Jolimont Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -5%).
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 Jolimont Primary School better than Subiaco Primary School?
On the Success Index, Jolimont Primary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 75.2 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 Jolimont Primary School and Subiaco Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Jolimont and Subiaco in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jolimont Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Subiaco Primary School has 16.8.
How do Jolimont Primary School and Subiaco Primary School rank in WA?
Jolimont Primary School is 6th of 583 and Subiaco Primary School is 30th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.