Peel Language Development School vs Rockingham Lakes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 35 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peel Language Development School
Port Kennedy · Government special · K-3
265 students · ICSEA 935
Rockingham Lakes Primary School
Port Kennedy · Government primary · K-6
450 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Peel Language Development School Port Kennedy WA | Rockingham Lakes Primary School Port Kennedy WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #512 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4473 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-3 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 450 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 181 | 202 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Port Kennedy 6172 | Port Kennedy 6172 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.plds.wa.edu.au/ | www.rockinghamlakesps.wa.edu.au/index.php |
The verdict
- •Rockingham Lakes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peel Language Development School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 16.1).
- •Rockingham Lakes Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 265.
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 Peel Language Development School better than Rockingham Lakes Primary 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 Peel Language Development School and Rockingham Lakes Primary School?
About 35 m in a straight line, between Port Kennedy and Port Kennedy in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peel Language Development School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham Lakes Primary School has 16.1.
How do Peel Language Development School and Rockingham Lakes Primary School rank in WA?
Peel Language Development School is unranked and Rockingham Lakes Primary School is 512th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.