Karridale Primary School vs Rockingham Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 223 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
Rockingham Beach Primary School
Rockingham · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Karridale Primary School Karridale WA | Rockingham Beach Primary School Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #387 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3483 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 55 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 28 | 186 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Karridale 6288 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5239 | www.rockinghambeachprimarycampus.wa.edu.au/primary |
The verdict
- •Karridale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 39.2).
- •Karridale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.2).
- •Rockingham Beach Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 55.
- •Karridale Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -21%).
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 Rockingham Beach Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karridale Primary School ranks higher (43.2 vs 39.2 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 Karridale Primary School and Rockingham Beach Primary School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Karridale and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karridale Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham Beach Primary School has 16.2.
How do Karridale Primary School and Rockingham Beach Primary School rank in WA?
Karridale Primary School is unranked and Rockingham Beach Primary School is 387th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.