Joondalup Education Support Centre vs Kinross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Joondalup Education Support Centre
Joondalup · Government special · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 1032
Kinross Primary School
Kinross · Government primary · K-6
700 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Joondalup Education Support Centre Joondalup WA | Kinross Primary School Kinross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #302 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 132 | 700 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 98 | 357 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 5.2 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Joondalup 6027 | Kinross 6028 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6084 | www.kinrossps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kinross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Joondalup Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 18.6).
- •Kinross Primary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 132.
- •Joondalup Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (21% vs 2%).
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 Joondalup Education Support Centre better than Kinross 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 Joondalup Education Support Centre and Kinross Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Joondalup and Kinross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Joondalup Education Support Centre has 5.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinross Primary School has 18.6.
How do Joondalup Education Support Centre and Kinross Primary School rank in WA?
Joondalup Education Support Centre is unranked and Kinross Primary School is 302nd of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.