Lake Gwelup Primary School
Lake Gwelup Primary School is a government primary school in Gwelup, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1126, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 552 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Gwelup WA 6018. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lake Gwelup Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lake Gwelup Primary School ranks 58th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 40 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is West Balcatta Primary School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Lake Gwelup Primary School scores 1126, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lake Gwelup Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Gwelup
Lake Gwelup Primary School is located in Gwelup, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,658/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 5,391.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gwelup suburb profileSchools near Lake Gwelup Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lake Gwelup Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Balcatta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 1.1 km | 1070 | 56 lower | 495 |
| Balcatta Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balcatta | 1.5 km | 1045 | 81 lower | 1,088 |
| Karrinyup Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karrinyup | 2.1 km | 1115 | 11 lower | 561 |
| Newborough Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karrinyup | 2.2 km | 1086 | 40 lower | 344 |
| Yuluma Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Innaloo | 2.5 km | 1038 | 88 lower | 368 |
| Glendale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamersley | 2.6 km | 1066 | 60 lower | 317 |
| Carine Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carine | 2.9 km | 1105 | 21 lower | 2,545 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Gwelup Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lake Gwelup Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lake Gwelup Primary School offer?
Lake Gwelup Primary School offers K-6.
What is Lake Gwelup Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lake Gwelup Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1126, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lake Gwelup Primary School?
Lake Gwelup Primary School has 552 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lake Gwelup Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lake Gwelup Primary School are West Balcatta Primary School (1.1 km), Balcatta Senior High School (1.5 km), Karrinyup Primary School (2.1 km).
Where is Lake Gwelup Primary School located?
Lake Gwelup Primary School is located in Gwelup, WA 6018. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5269.