Baler Primary School vs Kondinin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1345 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
Kondinin Primary School
Kondinin · Government primary · K-6
32 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Baler Primary School South Hedland WA | Kondinin Primary School Kondinin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #542 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4670 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 592 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 299 | 16 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 3 |
| 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 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 28% |
| Suburb | South Hedland 6722 | Kondinin 6367 |
| Council area | Port Hedland | Kondinin |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.balerps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5252 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.1 vs 21.3).
- •Kondinin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 15.2).
- •Baler Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 32.
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 Kondinin 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 Baler Primary School and Kondinin Primary School?
About 1345 km in a straight line, between South Hedland and Kondinin in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baler Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kondinin Primary School has 7.6.
How do Baler Primary School and Kondinin Primary School rank in WA?
Baler Primary School is 542nd of 583 and Kondinin Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.