Baler Primary School vs Carey Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1469 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baler Primary School
South Hedland · Government primary · K-6
592 students · ICSEA 902
Carey Park Primary School
Carey Park · Government primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Baler Primary School South Hedland WA | Carey Park Primary School Carey Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #542 of 583 | #503 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4670 of 4,908 | #4423 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 592 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 299 | 137 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 21% |
| Suburb | South Hedland 6722 | Carey Park 6230 |
| Council area | Port Hedland | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.balerps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5088 |
The verdict
- •Carey Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.1 vs 22.1).
- •Baler Primary School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carey Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Baler Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 282.
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 Baler Primary School better than Carey Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carey Park Primary School ranks higher (26.1 vs 22.1 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 Baler Primary School and Carey Park Primary School?
About 1469 km in a straight line, between South Hedland and Carey Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baler Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carey Park Primary School has 13.8.
How do Baler Primary School and Carey Park Primary School rank in WA?
Baler Primary School is 542nd of 583 and Carey Park Primary School is 503rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.