Ashfield Primary School vs Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 239 m 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
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
Bassendean · Government high school · 11-12
671 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Ashfield Primary School Ashfield WA | Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Bassendean WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #443 of 583 | #68 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3979 of 4,908 | #832 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 165 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 83 | 353 / 318 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 64.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 1% |
| 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=4015 |
The verdict
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 32.0).
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.7).
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is the larger school with 671 students compared with 165.
- •Ashfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 24%).
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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, Cyril Jackson Senior Campus ranks higher (45.6 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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus?
About 239 m 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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has 9.6.
How do Ashfield Primary School and Cyril Jackson Senior Campus rank in WA?
Ashfield Primary School is 443rd of 583 and Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is 68th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.