Balga Primary School vs Northam Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 82 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
Northam Primary School
Northam · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Balga Primary School Balga WA | Northam Primary School Northam WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #413 of 583 | #473 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3760 of 4,908 | #4197 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 213 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 111 | 156 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 17% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Northam 6401 |
| Council area | Stirling | Northam |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | balgaps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5351 |
The verdict
- •Balga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 29.0).
- •Balga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Northam Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 213.
- •Balga Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 13%).
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 Northam Primary School?
On the Success Index, Balga Primary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 29.0 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 Northam Primary School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Balga and Northam in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balga Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northam Primary School has 15.0.
How do Balga Primary School and Northam Primary School rank in WA?
Balga Primary School is 413th of 583 and Northam Primary School is 473rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.