Karrinyup Primary School vs Lake Gwelup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karrinyup Primary School
Karrinyup · Government primary · K-6
561 students · ICSEA 1115
Lake Gwelup Primary School
Gwelup · Government primary · K-6
552 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Karrinyup Primary School Karrinyup WA | Lake Gwelup Primary School Gwelup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 583 | #69 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1151 of 4,908 | #882 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 561 | 552 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 293 | 267 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Karrinyup 6018 | Gwelup 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5240 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5269 |
The verdict
- •Lake Gwelup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 68.5).
- •Lake Gwelup Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Gwelup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.2).
- •Karrinyup Primary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 552.
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 Karrinyup Primary School better than Lake Gwelup Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lake Gwelup Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 68.5 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 Karrinyup Primary School and Lake Gwelup Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Karrinyup and Gwelup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karrinyup Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Gwelup Primary School has 17.3.
How do Karrinyup Primary School and Lake Gwelup Primary School rank in WA?
Karrinyup Primary School is 99th of 583 and Lake Gwelup Primary School is 69th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.