Al-Ameen College vs Bannister Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 879 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Ameen College
Langford · Independent combined · PP-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 1087
Bannister Creek Primary School
Lynwood · Government primary · K-6
607 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Al-Ameen College Langford WA | Bannister Creek Primary School Lynwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 172 | #242 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #567 of 1,259 | #2276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,145 | 607 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 540 | 284 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.3 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Langford 6147 | Lynwood 6147 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alameencollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5817 |
The verdict
- •Bannister Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 53.8).
- •Al-Ameen College has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al-Ameen College has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Al-Ameen College is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 607.
- •Al-Ameen College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 5%).
- •Al-Ameen College is a independent school while Bannister Creek Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Al-Ameen College better than Bannister Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bannister Creek Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 53.8 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 Al-Ameen College and Bannister Creek Primary School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Langford and Lynwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Ameen College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bannister Creek Primary School has 16.0.
How do Al-Ameen College and Bannister Creek Primary School rank in WA?
Al-Ameen College is 55th of 172 and Bannister Creek Primary School is 242nd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.