Balcatta Primary School vs St Lawrence Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 248 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balcatta Primary School
Balcatta · Government primary · K-6
292 students · ICSEA 1064
St Lawrence Primary School
Balcatta · Catholic primary · PP-6
200 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Balcatta Primary School Balcatta WA | St Lawrence Primary School Balcatta WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 583 | #205 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1031 of 4,908 | #2018 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 292 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 153 | 109 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balcatta 6021 | Balcatta 6021 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5023 | www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balcatta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 58.9).
- •Balcatta Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balcatta Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.9).
- •Balcatta Primary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 200.
- •Balcatta Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -4%).
- •Balcatta Primary School is a government school while St Lawrence Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Balcatta Primary School better than St Lawrence Primary School?
On the Success Index, Balcatta Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 58.9 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 Balcatta Primary School and St Lawrence Primary School?
About 248 m in a straight line, between Balcatta and Balcatta in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balcatta Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Lawrence Primary School has 18.9.
How do Balcatta Primary School and St Lawrence Primary School rank in WA?
Balcatta Primary School is 90th of 583 and St Lawrence Primary School is 205th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.