Attadale Primary School vs Bicton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Attadale Primary School
Attadale · Government primary · K-6
440 students · ICSEA 1137
Bicton Primary School
Bicton · Government primary · K-6
562 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Attadale Primary School Attadale WA | Bicton Primary School Bicton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 583 | #60 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #747 of 4,908 | #806 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 440 | 562 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 234 | 260 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Attadale 6156 | Bicton 6157 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | attadaleps.wa.edu.au/ | bictonps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.9 vs 72.2).
- •Attadale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bicton Primary School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 440.
- •Bicton Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 11%).
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 Attadale Primary School better than Bicton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Attadale Primary School and Bicton Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Attadale and Bicton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Attadale Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bicton Primary School has 17.4.
How do Attadale Primary School and Bicton Primary School rank in WA?
Attadale Primary School is 55th of 583 and Bicton Primary School is 60th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.