Pinjarra Primary School vs Pinjarra Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 738 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pinjarra Primary School
Pinjarra · Government primary · K-6
609 students · ICSEA 935
Pinjarra Senior High School
Pinjarra · Government high school · 7-12
685 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Pinjarra Primary School Pinjarra WA | Pinjarra Senior High School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #571 of 583 | #122 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4827 of 4,908 | #1312 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 609 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 316 | 323 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Pinjarra 6208 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Murray | Murray |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5381 | www.pinjarrashs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pinjarra Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.0 vs 18.8).
- •Pinjarra Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pinjarra Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.9).
- •Pinjarra Senior High School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 609.
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 Pinjarra Primary School better than Pinjarra Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Pinjarra Senior High School ranks higher (25.0 vs 18.8 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 Pinjarra Primary School and Pinjarra Senior High School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Pinjarra and Pinjarra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pinjarra Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pinjarra Senior High School has 12.9.
How do Pinjarra Primary School and Pinjarra Senior High School rank in WA?
Pinjarra Primary School is 571st of 583 and Pinjarra Senior High School is 122nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.