Babakin Primary School vs Takari Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 209 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Babakin Primary School
Babakin · Government primary · K-6
5 students · ICSEA 1054
Takari Primary School
Balcatta · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Babakin Primary School Babakin WA | Takari Primary School Balcatta WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #138 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1492 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 5 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 2 | 97 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Babakin 6428 | Balcatta 6021 |
| Council area | Bruce Rock | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5020 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5507 |
The verdict
- •Takari Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 61.2).
- •Takari Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Takari Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 5.
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 Babakin Primary School better than Takari Primary School?
On the Success Index, Takari Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 61.2 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 Babakin Primary School and Takari Primary School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Babakin and Balcatta in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Babakin Primary School and Takari Primary School rank in WA?
Babakin Primary School is unranked and Takari Primary School is 138th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.