WA · Government Primary
Highgate Primary School
Highgate 6003 · K-6
Highgate Primary School is a government primary school in Highgate, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1110, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 943 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 69% have a language background other than English.
How Highgate Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Highgate Primary School ranks 86th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sacred Heart Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Highgate Primary School scores 1110 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Highgate Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highgate Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth CollegeIndependent Combined · Mount Lawley | 1.3 km | 1138 | 28 higher | 889 |
| North Perth Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Perth | 1.6 km | 1135 | 25 higher | 470 |
| Mercedes CollegeIndependent Secondary · Perth | 1.6 km | 1122 | 12 higher | 910 |
| St George's Anglican Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Perth | 1.7 km | 1139 | 29 higher | 596 |
| Mount Lawley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Lawley | 1.9 km | 1155 | 45 higher | 543 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highgate Primary School a government school?
Yes, Highgate Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Highgate Primary School offer?
Highgate Primary School offers K-6.
What is Highgate Primary School's ICSEA score?
Highgate Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1110, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highgate Primary School?
Highgate Primary School has 943 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highgate Primary School?
The nearest schools to Highgate Primary School are Sacred Heart Primary School (0.4 km), St George's Anglican Grammar School - William Street Campus (0.8 km), SEDA College WA (West Perth) (1.2 km).
Where is Highgate Primary School located?
Highgate Primary School is located in Highgate, WA 6003. Visit the school website at https://highgateps.wa.edu.au/.