Balga Primary School vs Balga Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balga Primary School
Balga · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 937
Balga Senior High School
Balga · Government high school · 7-12
596 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Balga Primary School Balga WA | Balga Senior High School Balga WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #413 of 583 | #89 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3760 of 4,908 | #1034 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 213 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 111 | 286 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 73 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 61.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 18% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Balga 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgaps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4050 |
The verdict
- •Balga Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 35.1).
- •Balga Primary School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balga Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.7).
- •Balga Senior High School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 213.
- •Balga Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 4%).
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 Balga Primary School better than Balga Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Balga Senior High School ranks higher (36.5 vs 35.1 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 Balga Primary School and Balga Senior High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Balga and Balga in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balga Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Balga Senior High School has 9.7.
How do Balga Primary School and Balga Senior High School rank in WA?
Balga Primary School is 413th of 583 and Balga Senior High School is 89th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.