Capel Primary School
Capel Primary School is a government primary school in Capel, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 979, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 320 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Capel WA 6271. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Capel Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Capel Primary School ranks 466th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is South-West John Calvin Christian College, an independent combined school 1.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Capel Primary School scores 979, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Capel
Capel Primary School is located in Capel, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,425/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 2,606.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Capel suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Capel Primary School a government school?
Yes, Capel Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Capel Primary School offer?
Capel Primary School offers K-6.
What is Capel Primary School's ICSEA score?
Capel Primary School has an ICSEA score of 979, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Capel Primary School?
Capel Primary School has 320 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Capel Primary School?
The nearest schools to Capel Primary School are South-West John Calvin Christian College (1.5 km).
Where is Capel Primary School located?
Capel Primary School is located in Capel, WA 6271. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5086.