Kardinya Primary School vs Winthrop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kardinya Primary School
Kardinya · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 1087
Winthrop Primary School
Winthrop · Government primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Kardinya Primary School Kardinya WA | Winthrop Primary School Winthrop WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 583 | #54 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1007 of 4,908 | #745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 217 | 315 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kardinya 6163 | Winthrop 6150 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5596 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5709 |
The verdict
- •Winthrop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 70.1).
- •Winthrop Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kardinya Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.9).
- •Winthrop Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 433.
- •Kardinya Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% 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 Kardinya Primary School better than Winthrop Primary School?
On the Success Index, Winthrop Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 70.1 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 Kardinya Primary School and Winthrop Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kardinya and Winthrop in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kardinya Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winthrop Primary School has 18.9.
How do Kardinya Primary School and Winthrop Primary School rank in WA?
Kardinya Primary School is 87th of 583 and Winthrop Primary School is 54th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.