Baldivis Gardens Primary School vs Wellard Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.6 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
Wellard Village Primary School
Wellard · Government primary · K-6
588 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Baldivis Gardens Primary School Baldivis WA | Wellard Village Primary School Wellard WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #417 of 583 | #382 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3805 of 4,908 | #3431 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 628 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 323 | 296 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 11% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Wellard 6170 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baldivisgardensps.wa.edu.au/ | wellardvillageps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wellard Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 34.5).
- •Wellard Village Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baldivis Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 588.
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 Wellard Village Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wellard Village Primary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 34.5 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 Baldivis Gardens Primary School and Wellard Village Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Wellard 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 Wellard Village Primary School has 17.4.
How do Baldivis Gardens Primary School and Wellard Village Primary School rank in WA?
Baldivis Gardens Primary School is 417th of 583 and Wellard Village Primary School is 382nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.