Koorana Primary School vs Living Waters Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Koorana Primary School
Warnbro · Government primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 936
Living Waters Lutheran College
Warnbro · Independent combined · PP-12
834 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Koorana Primary School Warnbro WA | Living Waters Lutheran College Warnbro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #475 of 583 | #108 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4206 of 4,908 | #877 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 377 | 834 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 200 | 425 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 58.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 45.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 3% |
| Suburb | Warnbro 6169 | Warnbro 6169 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5733 | www.livingwaters.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Living Waters Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 28.9).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.7).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College is the larger school with 834 students compared with 377.
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (43% vs 8%).
- •Koorana Primary School is a government school while Living Waters Lutheran College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Koorana Primary School better than Living Waters Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Living Waters Lutheran College ranks higher (39.2 vs 28.9 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 Koorana Primary School and Living Waters Lutheran College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Warnbro and Warnbro in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koorana Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Living Waters Lutheran College has 14.2.
How do Koorana Primary School and Living Waters Lutheran College rank in WA?
Koorana Primary School is 475th of 583 and Living Waters Lutheran College is 108th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.