WA · Government Primary
Illawarra Primary School
Ballajura 6066 · K-6
Illawarra Primary School is a government primary school in Ballajura, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 987, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 310 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
How Illawarra Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Illawarra Primary School ranks 443rd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Alinjarra Primary School, a government primary 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 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. Illawarra Primary School scores 987 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Illawarra Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Ballajura
Illawarra Primary School is located in Ballajura, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,726/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 18,459.
View full Ballajura suburb profile →Schools near Illawarra Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Illawarra Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alinjarra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alexander Heights | 1.1 km | 977 | 10 lower | 339 |
| Ballajura Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballajura | 1.2 km | 1017 | 30 higher | 674 |
| Carnaby Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Landsdale | 1.5 km | 1038 | 51 higher | 608 |
| Ballajura Community CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ballajura | 2.0 km | 960 | 27 lower | 929 |
| Alta-1 College - Malaga Campus (Action Road)Independent Secondary · Malaga | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Alta-1 College - Malaga CampusIndependent Secondary · Malaga | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Koondoola Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Koondoola | 2.1 km | 871 | 116 lower | 279 |
| Waddington Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Koondoola | 2.2 km | 834 | 153 lower | 82 |
| Burbridge SchoolGovernment Combined · Koondoola | 2.2 km | 987 | same | 64 |
| Al-Ameen College - Malaga CampusIndependent Combined · Malaga | 2.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illawarra Primary School a government school?
Yes, Illawarra Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Illawarra Primary School offer?
Illawarra Primary School offers K-6.
What is Illawarra Primary School's ICSEA score?
Illawarra Primary School has an ICSEA score of 987, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Illawarra Primary School?
Illawarra Primary School has 310 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Illawarra Primary School?
The nearest schools to Illawarra Primary School are Alinjarra Primary School (1.1 km), Ballajura Primary School (1.2 km), Carnaby Rise Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Illawarra Primary School located?
Illawarra Primary School is located in Ballajura, WA 6066. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5654.