Baler Primary School vs South Hedland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
South Hedland Primary School
South Hedland · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 815
| Measure | Baler Primary School South Hedland WA | South Hedland Primary School South Hedland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #542 of 583 | #498 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4670 of 4,908 | #4409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 592 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 299 | 146 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 815 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 54% |
| 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=5553 |
The verdict
- •South Hedland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.3 vs 22.1).
- •Baler Primary School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 815), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Hedland Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •Baler Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 265.
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 South Hedland Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Hedland Primary School ranks higher (26.3 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 South Hedland Primary School?
About 1.1 km 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 South Hedland Primary School has 14.7.
How do Baler Primary School and South Hedland Primary School rank in WA?
Baler Primary School is 542nd of 583 and South Hedland Primary School is 498th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.