Baler Primary School vs Cassia Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 749 m 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
Cassia Education Support Centre
South Hedland · Government special · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 828
| Measure | Baler Primary School South Hedland WA | Cassia Education Support Centre South Hedland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #542 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4670 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 592 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 299 | 7 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 828 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 67% |
| Suburb | South Hedland 6722 | South Hedland 6722 |
| Council area | Port Hedland | Port Hedland |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.balerps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6037 |
The verdict
- •Baler Primary School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cassia Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 15.2).
- •Baler Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 42.
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 Cassia Education Support Centre?
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 Baler Primary School and Cassia Education Support Centre?
About 749 m in a straight line, between South Hedland and South Hedland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baler Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cassia Education Support Centre has 4.2.
How do Baler Primary School and Cassia Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Baler Primary School is 542nd of 583 and Cassia Education Support Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.