Ardross Primary School vs Brentwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardross Primary School
Ardross · Government primary · K-6
448 students · ICSEA 1149
Brentwood Primary School
Brentwood · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Ardross Primary School Ardross WA | Brentwood Primary School Brentwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 583 | #73 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #372 of 4,908 | #909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 448 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 233 | 157 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ardross 6153 | Brentwood 6153 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ardrossps.wa.edu.au/ | www.brentwoodps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ardross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 71.1).
- •Ardross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brentwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.9).
- •Ardross Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 331.
- •Ardross Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -6%).
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 Ardross Primary School better than Brentwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ardross Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 71.1 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 Ardross Primary School and Brentwood Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ardross and Brentwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardross Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brentwood Primary School has 16.4.
How do Ardross Primary School and Brentwood Primary School rank in WA?
Ardross Primary School is 20th of 583 and Brentwood Primary School is 73rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.