Balga Primary School vs John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
Mirrabooka · Independent combined · PP-12
1,702 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Balga Primary School Balga WA | John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Mirrabooka WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #413 of 583 | #49 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3760 of 4,908 | #508 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 213 | 1,702 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 111 | 810 / 892 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 179 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 118.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 87.2 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Mirrabooka 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgaps.wa.edu.au/ | www.jsracs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 35.1).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 213.
- •Balga Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 5%).
- •Balga Primary School is a government school while John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School?
On the Success Index, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School ranks higher (56.9 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 John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Balga and Mirrabooka in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balga Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has 14.4.
How do Balga Primary School and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Balga Primary School is 413th of 583 and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is 49th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.