Kinross College vs Kinross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 189 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kinross College
Kinross · Government high school · 7-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 1029
Kinross Primary School
Kinross · Government primary · K-6
700 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Kinross College Kinross WA | Kinross Primary School Kinross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 140 | #302 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #663 of 1,472 | #2739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,027 | 700 |
| Girls / boys | 471 / 556 | 357 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | – | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 63 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.5 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kinross 6028 | Kinross 6028 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4172 | www.kinrossps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kinross College scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 49.4).
- •Kinross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinross College has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.6).
- •Kinross College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 700.
- •Kinross College has grown faster over five years (43% 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 Kinross College better than Kinross Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kinross College ranks higher (53.7 vs 49.4 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 Kinross College and Kinross Primary School?
About 189 m in a straight line, between Kinross and Kinross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinross College has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinross Primary School has 18.6.
How do Kinross College and Kinross Primary School rank in WA?
Kinross College is 51st of 140 and Kinross Primary School is 302nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.