Living Waters Lutheran College vs Port Kennedy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Living Waters Lutheran College
Warnbro · Independent combined · PP-12
834 students · ICSEA 1023
Port Kennedy Primary School
Port Kennedy · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Living Waters Lutheran College Warnbro WA | Port Kennedy Primary School Port Kennedy WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 172 | #507 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #877 of 1,259 | #4435 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 834 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 409 | 177 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.7 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Warnbro 6169 | Port Kennedy 6172 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingwaters.wa.edu.au | portkennedyps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Living Waters Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 26.0).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College is the larger school with 834 students compared with 362.
- •Living Waters Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (43% vs -13%).
- •Living Waters Lutheran College is a independent school while Port Kennedy Primary School is a government 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 Living Waters Lutheran College better than Port Kennedy Primary School?
On the Success Index, Living Waters Lutheran College ranks higher (39.2 vs 26.0 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 Living Waters Lutheran College and Port Kennedy Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Warnbro and Port Kennedy in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Living Waters Lutheran College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Kennedy Primary School has 15.5.
How do Living Waters Lutheran College and Port Kennedy Primary School rank in WA?
Living Waters Lutheran College is 108th of 172 and Port Kennedy Primary School is 507th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.