Karridale Primary School vs Kewdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 262 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karridale Primary School
Karridale · Government primary · K-6
55 students · ICSEA 993
Kewdale Primary School
Kewdale · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Karridale Primary School Karridale WA | Kewdale Primary School Kewdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #375 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3405 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 55 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 28 | 104 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Karridale 6288 | Kewdale 6105 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5239 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5247 |
The verdict
- •Karridale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 40.3).
- •Karridale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.7).
- •Kewdale Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 55.
- •Karridale Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -28%).
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 Karridale Primary School better than Kewdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karridale Primary School ranks higher (43.2 vs 40.3 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 Karridale Primary School and Kewdale Primary School?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Karridale and Kewdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karridale Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kewdale Primary School has 15.7.
How do Karridale Primary School and Kewdale Primary School rank in WA?
Karridale Primary School is unranked and Kewdale Primary School is 375th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.