Tapping Primary School
Tapping Primary School is a government primary school in Tapping, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1023, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 497 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Tapping WA 6065. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tapping Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Tapping Primary School ranks 311th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Stephen's School - Carramar Campus, an independent combined 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 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. Tapping Primary School scores 1023, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Tapping Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Tapping
Tapping Primary School is located in Tapping, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,359/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 9,547.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tapping suburb profileSchools near Tapping Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tapping Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carramar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carramar | 0.8 km | 1023 | same | 556 |
| Spring Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tapping | 0.9 km | 1028 | 5 higher | 722 |
| Banksia Grove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Banksia Grove | 2.1 km | 947 | 76 lower | 378 |
| Joseph Banks Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Banksia Grove | 2.3 km | 989 | 34 lower | 1,411 |
| St John Paul II Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Banksia Grove | 2.5 km | 1011 | 12 lower | 230 |
| Grandis Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Banksia Grove | 2.8 km | 993 | 30 lower | 750 |
| Joondalup Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Joondalup | 3.1 km | 1024 | 1 higher | 381 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tapping Primary School a government school?
Yes, Tapping Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tapping Primary School offer?
Tapping Primary School offers K-6.
What is Tapping Primary School's ICSEA score?
Tapping Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1023, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tapping Primary School?
Tapping Primary School has 497 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tapping Primary School?
The nearest schools to Tapping Primary School are St Stephen's School - Carramar Campus (0.4 km), Carramar Primary School (0.8 km), Spring Hill Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Tapping Primary School located?
Tapping Primary School is located in Tapping, WA 6065. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5802.