North Lake Senior Campus vs Samson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Lake Senior Campus
Kardinya · Government high school · 10-12
335 students · ICSEA 991
Samson Primary School
Samson · Government primary · K-6
342 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | North Lake Senior Campus Kardinya WA | Samson Primary School Samson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 140 | #109 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #834 of 1,472 | #1251 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 335 | 342 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 151 | 155 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kardinya 6163 | Samson 6163 |
| Council area | Melville | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northlake.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5679 |
The verdict
- •Samson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 45.6).
- •Samson Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Lake Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.5).
- •Samson Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 335.
- •Samson Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -16%).
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 North Lake Senior Campus better than Samson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Samson Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 45.6 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 North Lake Senior Campus and Samson Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kardinya and Samson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Lake Senior Campus has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Samson Primary School has 14.5.
How do North Lake Senior Campus and Samson Primary School rank in WA?
North Lake Senior Campus is 69th of 140 and Samson Primary School is 109th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.