Albany Primary School vs Bridgetown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 199 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1024
Bridgetown Primary School
Bridgetown · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Albany Primary School Albany WA | Bridgetown Primary School Bridgetown WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 583 | #261 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3193 of 4,908 | #2416 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 396 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 213 | 113 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Bridgetown 6255 |
| Council area | Albany | Bridgetown-Greenbushes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | albanyprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5062 |
The verdict
- •Bridgetown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 43.3).
- •Bridgetown Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.4).
- •Albany Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 228.
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 Albany Primary School better than Bridgetown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bridgetown Primary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 43.3 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 Albany Primary School and Bridgetown Primary School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Albany and Bridgetown in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bridgetown Primary School has 16.4.
How do Albany Primary School and Bridgetown Primary School rank in WA?
Albany Primary School is 349th of 583 and Bridgetown Primary School is 261st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.