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North Perth Primary School vs School Of Isolated and Distance Education

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureNorth Perth Primary School
North Perth WA
School Of Isolated and Distance Education
Leederville WA
Success Index
76
Top 10%
61
Top 50%
State rank (type)#28 of 583#42 of 172
National rank (type)#489 of 4,908#442 of 1,259
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryCombined
Year rangeK-6K-12
Students470336
Girls / boys228 / 242208 / 128
Foundation intake674
Year 7 cohort–17
Year 12 cohort–56
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+18%-17%
ICSEA
Average 1000
11351063
ICSEA percentile92th73th
Top SEA quarter56%28%
Bottom SEA quarter5%15%
Students per teacher17.12.1
Teaching staff (FTE)25.7157.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE)18.147.1
Language background other than English30%35%
Indigenous students2%3%
SuburbNorth Perth 6006Leederville 6007
Council areaVincentVincent
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5372www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4141

The verdict

  • •North Perth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 61.2).
  • •North Perth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •School Of Isolated and Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (2.1 vs 17.1).
  • •North Perth Primary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 336.
  • •North Perth Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -17%).

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 Perth Primary School better than School Of Isolated and Distance Education?

On the Success Index, North Perth Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 61.2 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 Perth Primary School and School Of Isolated and Distance Education?

About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Perth and Leederville in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

North Perth Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and School Of Isolated and Distance Education has 2.1.

How do North Perth Primary School and School Of Isolated and Distance Education rank in WA?

North Perth Primary School is 28th of 583 and School Of Isolated and Distance Education is 42nd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.