Baldivis Gardens Primary School vs Geographe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 158 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baldivis Gardens Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
628 students · ICSEA 976
Geographe Primary School
Busselton · Government primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Baldivis Gardens Primary School Baldivis WA | Geographe Primary School Busselton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #417 of 583 | #410 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3805 of 4,908 | #3753 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 628 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 323 | 203 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 11% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Busselton 6280 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | baldivisgardensps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5775 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.5 vs 35.2).
- •Geographe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.5).
- •Baldivis Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 413.
- •Baldivis Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -10%).
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 Baldivis Gardens Primary School better than Geographe Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baldivis Gardens Primary School and Geographe Primary School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Busselton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baldivis Gardens Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geographe Primary School has 15.9.
How do Baldivis Gardens Primary School and Geographe Primary School rank in WA?
Baldivis Gardens Primary School is 417th of 583 and Geographe Primary School is 410th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.