Adam Road Primary School vs Perenjori Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 440 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adam Road Primary School
South Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
418 students · ICSEA 933
Perenjori Primary School
Perenjori · Government primary · K-6
27 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Adam Road Primary School South Bunbury WA | Perenjori Primary School Perenjori WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #575 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4850 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 418 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 211 | 14 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 15% |
| Suburb | South Bunbury 6230 | Perenjori 6620 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Perenjori |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5001 | perenjori.ps@education.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Perenjori Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 17.6).
- •Perenjori Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.9).
- •Adam Road Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 27.
- •Adam Road Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -37%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adam Road Primary School better than Perenjori Primary School?
On the Success Index, Perenjori Primary School ranks higher (28.5 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adam Road Primary School and Perenjori Primary School?
About 440 km in a straight line, between South Bunbury and Perenjori in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adam Road Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perenjori Primary School has 10.1.
How do Adam Road Primary School and Perenjori Primary School rank in WA?
Adam Road Primary School is 575th of 583 and Perenjori Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.