Joondalup Primary School vs Lake Joondalup Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Joondalup · Independent combined · PP-12
1,282 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Joondalup Primary School Joondalup WA | Lake Joondalup Baptist College Joondalup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #310 of 583 | #40 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2825 of 4,908 | #428 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 381 | 1,282 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 214 | 596 / 686 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 105.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 66.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Joondalup 6027 | Joondalup 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5732 | www.ljbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 48.2).
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.9).
- •Lake Joondalup Baptist College is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 381.
- •Joondalup Primary School is a government school while Lake Joondalup Baptist College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Lake Joondalup Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Lake Joondalup Baptist College ranks higher (61.6 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 Lake Joondalup Baptist College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Joondalup and Joondalup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Joondalup Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Joondalup Baptist College has 12.1.
How do Joondalup Primary School and Lake Joondalup Baptist College rank in WA?
Joondalup Primary School is 310th of 583 and Lake Joondalup Baptist College is 40th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.