Karratha Primary School
Karratha Primary School is a government primary school in Karratha, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 912, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 25% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Karratha WA 6714. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Karratha Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Karratha Primary School ranks 645th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Paul's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.2 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. Karratha Primary School scores 912, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Karratha
Karratha Primary School is located in Karratha, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,583/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 98.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Karratha Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Karratha Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Karratha | 1.2 km | 1019 | 107 higher | 339 |
| Pegs Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 3.2 km | 899 | 13 lower | 234 |
| Karratha Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Karratha | 4.1 km | 918 | 6 higher | 1,253 |
| Millars Well Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 4.7 km | 925 | 13 higher | 301 |
| St Luke's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Karratha | 5.1 km | 1010 | 98 higher | 594 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karratha Primary School a government school?
Yes, Karratha Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Karratha Primary School offer?
Karratha Primary School offers K-6.
What is Karratha Primary School's ICSEA score?
Karratha Primary School has an ICSEA score of 912, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Karratha Primary School?
Karratha Primary School has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Karratha Primary School?
The nearest schools to Karratha Primary School are St Paul's Primary School (1.2 km), Pegs Creek Primary School (3.2 km), Karratha Senior High School (4.1 km).
Where is Karratha Primary School located?
Karratha Primary School is located in Karratha, WA 6714. Visit the school website at https://www.karrathaps.wa.edu.au/.