Katanning Primary School vs Lockridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 251 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katanning Primary School
Katanning · Government primary · K-6
234 students · ICSEA 846
Lockridge Primary School
Lockridge · Government primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 851
| Measure | Katanning Primary School Katanning WA | Lockridge Primary School Lockridge WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #561 of 583 | #553 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4783 of 4,908 | #4743 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 234 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 124 | 129 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 846 | 851 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 44% |
| Suburb | Katanning 6317 | Lockridge 6054 |
| Council area | Katanning | Swan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5241 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5536 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.9 vs 20.7).
- •Lockridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (851 vs 846), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lockridge Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 234.
- •Katanning Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 14%).
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 Katanning Primary School better than Lockridge Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Katanning Primary School and Lockridge Primary School?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Katanning and Lockridge in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katanning Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockridge Primary School has 14.5.
How do Katanning Primary School and Lockridge Primary School rank in WA?
Katanning Primary School is 561st of 583 and Lockridge Primary School is 553rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.