Baldivis Secondary College vs Settlers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baldivis Secondary College
Baldivis · Government high school · 7-12
1,370 students · ICSEA 975
Settlers Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
661 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Baldivis Secondary College Baldivis WA | Settlers Primary School Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 140 | #416 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1257 of 1,472 | #3797 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,370 | 661 |
| Girls / boys | 670 / 700 | 332 / 329 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 28.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4190 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5796 |
The verdict
- •Settlers Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 27.0).
- •Settlers Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baldivis Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •Baldivis Secondary College is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 661.
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 Secondary College better than Settlers Primary School?
On the Success Index, Settlers Primary School ranks higher (34.7 vs 27.0 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 Secondary College and Settlers Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baldivis Secondary College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Settlers Primary School has 18.3.
How do Baldivis Secondary College and Settlers Primary School rank in WA?
Baldivis Secondary College is 116th of 140 and Settlers Primary School is 416th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.