Port Kennedy Primary School vs Warnbro Community High School
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.
Port Kennedy Primary School
Port Kennedy · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 956
Warnbro Community High School
Warnbro · Government high school · 7-12
815 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Port Kennedy Primary School Port Kennedy WA | Warnbro Community High School Warnbro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #507 of 583 | #137 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4435 of 4,908 | #1453 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 362 | 815 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 185 | 378 / 437 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 50.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Port Kennedy 6172 | Warnbro 6169 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | portkennedyps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4159 |
The verdict
- •Port Kennedy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 15.7).
- •Port Kennedy Primary School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Kennedy Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Warnbro Community High School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 362.
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 Port Kennedy Primary School better than Warnbro Community High School?
On the Success Index, Port Kennedy Primary School ranks higher (26.0 vs 15.7 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 Port Kennedy Primary School and Warnbro Community High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Port Kennedy and Warnbro in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Kennedy Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warnbro Community High School has 16.2.
How do Port Kennedy Primary School and Warnbro Community High School rank in WA?
Port Kennedy Primary School is 507th of 583 and Warnbro Community High School is 137th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.