Ashfield Primary School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
St Michael's School
Bassendean · Catholic primary · PP-6
208 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Ashfield Primary School Ashfield WA | St Michael's School Bassendean WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #443 of 583 | #88 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3979 of 4,908 | #1008 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 165 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 83 | 99 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 6054 | Bassendean 6054 |
| Council area | Bassendean | Bassendean |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashfieldps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stmichaelsbass.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 32.0).
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.2).
- •St Michael's School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 165.
- •Ashfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 0%).
- •Ashfield Primary School is a government school while St Michael's School is a catholic 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 Ashfield Primary School better than St Michael's School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (70.1 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 St Michael's School?
About 1.4 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 St Michael's School has 18.2.
How do Ashfield Primary School and St Michael's School rank in WA?
Ashfield Primary School is 443rd of 583 and St Michael's School is 88th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.