Palmyra Primary School
60 McKimmie Road, Palmyra WA 6157
Palmyra Primary School is a government primary school in Palmyra, WA from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 539 students. Its ICSEA is 1,113, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Palmyra Primary School is a government school in Palmyra, Western Australia, for Kindergarten to Year 6, with around 530 students. Established in 1913, it is known for a strong music program and specialist teaching in science, languages, physical education and the arts. Its values are Respect, Responsibility and Be Your Best, and its motto is "Moving Forward Together".
Often praised
- Strong music program
- Specialist languages and arts
- Historic school since 1913
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima School | Palmyra | Catholic primary | 0.8 km | 1,116 | 196 |
| Bicton Primary School | Bicton | Public primary | 1.4 km | 1,113 | 574 |
| Richmond Primary School | East Fremantle | Public primary | 1.7 km | 1,156 | 455 |
| Caralee Community School | Willagee | Public primary | 1.9 km | 1,010 | 336 |
| Melville Primary School | Melville | Public primary | 2.1 km | 1,119 | 650 |
| White Gum Valley Primary School | White Gum Valley | Public primary | 2.4 km | 1,119 | 266 |
| East Fremantle Primary School | Fremantle | Public primary | 2.5 km | 1,149 | 410 |
| Mel Maria Catholic Primary School | Attadale | Catholic primary | 2.5 km | 1,131 | 596 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in WA
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicton Primary School | Bicton | Public primary · K-6 | 574 | 1,113 |
| North Fremantle Primary School | North Fremantle | Public primary · K-6 | 166 | 1,112 |
| Deanmore Primary School | Karrinyup | Public primary · K-6 | 475 | 1,111 |
| Karrinyup Primary School | Karrinyup | Public primary · K-6 | 566 | 1,115 |
| Brentwood Primary School | Brentwood | Public primary · K-6 | 309 | 1,116 |
| Caladenia Primary School | Canning Vale | Public primary · K-6 | 939 | 1,116 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.