Augusta Primary School vs Baldivis Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 232 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Augusta Primary School
Augusta · Government primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 981
Baldivis Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
612 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Augusta Primary School Augusta WA | Baldivis Primary School Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #348 of 583 | #432 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3179 of 4,908 | #3916 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 110 | 612 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 50 | 289 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 19.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 26.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Augusta 6290 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5017 | baldivisps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Augusta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.5 vs 33.0).
- •Baldivis Primary School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Augusta Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.3).
- •Baldivis Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 110.
- •Augusta Primary School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -2%).
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 Augusta Primary School better than Baldivis Primary School?
On the Success Index, Augusta Primary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 33.0 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 Augusta Primary School and Baldivis Primary School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Augusta and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Augusta Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Baldivis Primary School has 19.3.
How do Augusta Primary School and Baldivis Primary School rank in WA?
Augusta Primary School is 348th of 583 and Baldivis Primary School is 432nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.