Joondalup Primary School vs Kinross College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Joondalup Primary School
Joondalup · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1024
Kinross College
Kinross · Government high school · 7-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Joondalup Primary School Joondalup WA | Kinross College Kinross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #310 of 583 | #51 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2825 of 4,908 | #663 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 381 | 1,027 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 214 | 471 / 556 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 236 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 61.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 34.7 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 12% |
| 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=5732 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4172 |
The verdict
- •Kinross College scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 48.2).
- •Kinross College has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinross College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 381.
- •Kinross College has grown faster over five years (43% vs -11%).
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 Primary School better than Kinross College?
On the Success Index, Kinross College ranks higher (53.7 vs 48.2 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 Joondalup Primary School and Kinross College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Joondalup and Kinross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Joondalup Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinross College has 16.7.
How do Joondalup Primary School and Kinross College rank in WA?
Joondalup Primary School is 310th of 583 and Kinross College is 51st of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.