Joondalup Education Support Centre vs Spring Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.9 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
Spring Hill Primary School
Tapping · Government primary · K-6
722 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Joondalup Education Support Centre Joondalup WA | Spring Hill Primary School Tapping WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #301 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2736 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 132 | 722 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 98 | 358 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 5.2 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 40.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Joondalup 6027 | Tapping 6065 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6084 | www.springhillps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Joondalup Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Joondalup Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 16.9).
- •Spring Hill Primary School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 132.
- •Joondalup Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (21% 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 Joondalup Education Support Centre better than Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Joondalup and Tapping 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 Spring Hill Primary School has 16.9.
How do Joondalup Education Support Centre and Spring Hill Primary School rank in WA?
Joondalup Education Support Centre is unranked and Spring Hill Primary School is 301st of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.