Parklands School vs Yakamia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parklands School
Albany · Independent primary · PP-6
112 students · ICSEA 1063
Yakamia Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
437 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Parklands School Albany WA | Yakamia Primary School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 583 | #447 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1506 of 4,908 | #4040 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 112 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 62 | 231 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.parklands.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5528 |
The verdict
- •Parklands School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 31.2).
- •Parklands School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parklands School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.6).
- •Yakamia Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 112.
- •Yakamia Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -13%).
- •Parklands School is a independent school while Yakamia 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 Parklands School better than Yakamia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parklands School ranks higher (64.4 vs 31.2 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 Parklands School and Yakamia Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parklands School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yakamia Primary School has 17.6.
How do Parklands School and Yakamia Primary School rank in WA?
Parklands School is 141st of 583 and Yakamia Primary School is 447th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.