Bakers Hill Primary School vs Ocean Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 125 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
Ocean Road Primary School
Dawesville · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Bakers Hill Primary School Bakers Hill WA | Ocean Road Primary School Dawesville WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 583 | #485 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3874 of 4,908 | #4306 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 69 | 313 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 37.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bakers Hill 6562 | Dawesville 6211 |
| Council area | Northam | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5022 | oceanroadps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bakers Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 27.6).
- •Bakers Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.0).
- •Ocean Road Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 125.
- •Ocean Road Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -24%).
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 Ocean Road Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bakers Hill Primary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 27.6 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 Ocean Road Primary School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Bakers Hill and Dawesville 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 Ocean Road Primary School has 16.0.
How do Bakers Hill Primary School and Ocean Road Primary School rank in WA?
Bakers Hill Primary School is 426th of 583 and Ocean Road Primary School is 485th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.