Pegs Creek Primary School
Pegs Creek Primary School is a government primary school in Karratha, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 899, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 234 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 32% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% 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 Pegs Creek Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Pegs Creek Primary School ranks 667th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Karratha Senior High School, a government secondary 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. Pegs Creek Primary School scores 899, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Pegs Creek Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Karratha
Pegs Creek 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 Pegs Creek Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pegs Creek Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karratha Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Karratha | 1.1 km | 918 | 19 higher | 1,253 |
| Millars Well Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 1.5 km | 925 | 26 higher | 301 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Karratha | 2.0 km | 1019 | 120 higher | 339 |
| St Luke's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Karratha | 2.0 km | 1010 | 111 higher | 594 |
| Karratha Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 3.2 km | 912 | 13 higher | 268 |
| Tambrey Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Karratha | 3.2 km | 930 | 31 higher | 683 |
| Baynton West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Baynton | 3.8 km | 992 | 93 higher | 830 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pegs Creek Primary School a government school?
Yes, Pegs Creek Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pegs Creek Primary School offer?
Pegs Creek Primary School offers K-6.
What is Pegs Creek Primary School's ICSEA score?
Pegs Creek Primary School has an ICSEA score of 899, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pegs Creek Primary School?
Pegs Creek Primary School has 234 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pegs Creek Primary School?
The nearest schools to Pegs Creek Primary School are Karratha Senior High School (1.1 km), Millars Well Primary School (1.5 km), St Paul's Primary School (2.0 km).
Where is Pegs Creek Primary School located?
Pegs Creek Primary School is located in Karratha, WA 6714. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5610.