Ashfield Primary School vs Bassendean Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Primary School
Ashfield · Government primary · K-6
165 students · ICSEA 923
Bassendean Primary School
Bassendean · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Ashfield Primary School Ashfield WA | Bassendean Primary School Bassendean WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #443 of 583 | #56 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3979 of 4,908 | #756 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 165 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 83 | 175 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 6054 | Bassendean 6054 |
| Council area | Bassendean | Bassendean |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashfieldps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5030 |
The verdict
- •Bassendean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 32.0).
- •Bassendean Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •Bassendean Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 165.
- •Ashfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 21%).
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 Ashfield Primary School better than Bassendean Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bassendean Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 32.0 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 Ashfield Primary School and Bassendean Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ashfield and Bassendean in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashfield Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bassendean Primary School has 16.3.
How do Ashfield Primary School and Bassendean Primary School rank in WA?
Ashfield Primary School is 443rd of 583 and Bassendean Primary School is 56th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.