Poynter Primary School
Poynter Primary School is a government primary school in Duncraig, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1128, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 436 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Duncraig WA 6023. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Poynter Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Poynter Primary School ranks 53rd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Carine Primary School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Poynter Primary School scores 1128, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Duncraig
Poynter Primary School is located in Duncraig, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,394/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 15,982.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Duncraig suburb profileSchools near Poynter Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Poynter Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carine Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carine | 1.0 km | 1123 | 5 lower | 578 |
| Carine Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carine | 1.1 km | 1105 | 23 lower | 2,545 |
| Davallia Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Duncraig | 1.1 km | 1122 | 6 lower | 553 |
| Duncraig Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Duncraig | 1.1 km | 1105 | 23 lower | 459 |
| Marmion Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Marmion | 1.6 km | 1121 | 7 lower | 375 |
| Glengarry Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Duncraig | 1.8 km | 1104 | 24 lower | 396 |
| Sorrento Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sorrento | 1.9 km | 1109 | 19 lower | 442 |
| Liwara Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Greenwood | 1.9 km | 1092 | 36 lower | 394 |
| Hawker Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warwick | 2.1 km | 1073 | 55 lower | 228 |
| Greenwood CollegeGovernment Secondary · Greenwood | 2.2 km | 1038 | 90 lower | 944 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poynter Primary School a government school?
Yes, Poynter Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Poynter Primary School offer?
Poynter Primary School offers K-6.
What is Poynter Primary School's ICSEA score?
Poynter Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1128, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Poynter Primary School?
Poynter Primary School has 436 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Poynter Primary School?
The nearest schools to Poynter Primary School are Carine Primary School (1.0 km), Carine Senior High School (1.1 km), Davallia Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Poynter Primary School located?
Poynter Primary School is located in Duncraig, WA 6023. Visit the school website at http://www.poynterps.wa.edu.au.