Mindarie Primary School vs Youth Futures Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mindarie Primary School
Mindarie · Government primary · K-6
735 students · ICSEA 1052
Youth Futures Community School
Clarkson · Independent special · 8-12
367 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Mindarie Primary School Mindarie WA | Youth Futures Community School Clarkson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #275 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2549 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 8-12 |
| Students | 735 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 387 | 191 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 88 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 31.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 18% |
| Suburb | Mindarie 6030 | Clarkson 6030 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5752 | yfcschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mindarie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Youth Futures Community School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 19.0).
- •Mindarie Primary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 367.
- •Youth Futures Community School has grown faster over five years (67% vs -6%).
- •Mindarie Primary School is a government school while Youth Futures Community School 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 Mindarie Primary School better than Youth Futures Community 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 Mindarie Primary School and Youth Futures Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mindarie and Clarkson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mindarie Primary School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youth Futures Community School has 10.4.
How do Mindarie Primary School and Youth Futures Community School rank in WA?
Mindarie Primary School is 275th of 583 and Youth Futures Community School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.