Bakers Hill Primary School vs Ellenbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 46 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bakers Hill Primary School
Bakers Hill · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 964
Ellenbrook Primary School
Ellenbrook · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Bakers Hill Primary School Bakers Hill WA | Ellenbrook Primary School Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 583 | #467 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3874 of 4,908 | #4171 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 69 | 195 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 14% |
| Suburb | Bakers Hill 6562 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Northam | Swan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5022 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5745 |
The verdict
- •Bakers Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 29.4).
- •Ellenbrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
- •Ellenbrook Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 125.
- •Bakers Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -44%).
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 Bakers Hill Primary School better than Ellenbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bakers Hill Primary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 29.4 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 Bakers Hill Primary School and Ellenbrook Primary School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Bakers Hill and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bakers Hill Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ellenbrook Primary School has 13.9.
How do Bakers Hill Primary School and Ellenbrook Primary School rank in WA?
Bakers Hill Primary School is 426th of 583 and Ellenbrook Primary School is 467th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.