WA · Government Primary
Palmyra Primary School
Palmyra 6157 · K-6
Palmyra Primary School is a government primary school in Palmyra, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1113, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 536 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
How Palmyra Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Palmyra Primary School ranks 82nd 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 13th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of Fatima School, a Catholic primary school 0.8 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. Palmyra Primary School scores 1113 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Palmyra Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Palmyra Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima SchoolCatholic Primary · Palmyra | 0.8 km | 1116 | 3 higher | 156 |
| Bicton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bicton | 1.5 km | 1113 | same | 562 |
| Richmond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Fremantle | 1.7 km | 1156 | 43 higher | 461 |
| Melville Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Melville | 1.8 km | 1071 | 42 lower | 1,398 |
| Caralee Community SchoolGovernment Primary · Willagee | 1.9 km | 1010 | 103 lower | 333 |
| Fremantle Language Development CentreGovernment Primary · Willagee | 1.9 km | 991 | 122 lower | 227 |
| Melville Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melville | 2.1 km | 1119 | 6 higher | 670 |
| White Gum Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · White Gum Valley | 2.4 km | 1119 | 6 higher | 246 |
| East Fremantle Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fremantle | 2.4 km | 1149 | 36 higher | 409 |
| Hilton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hilton | 2.4 km | 1065 | 48 lower | 386 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palmyra Primary School a government school?
Yes, Palmyra Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Palmyra Primary School offer?
Palmyra Primary School offers K-6.
What is Palmyra Primary School's ICSEA score?
Palmyra Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1113, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Palmyra Primary School?
Palmyra Primary School has 536 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Palmyra Primary School?
The nearest schools to Palmyra Primary School are Our Lady of Fatima School (0.8 km), Bicton Primary School (1.5 km), Richmond Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is Palmyra Primary School located?
Palmyra Primary School is located in Palmyra, WA 6157. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5366.