Balingup Primary School vs Shorehaven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 245 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balingup Primary School
Balingup · Government primary · K-6
57 students · ICSEA 998
Shorehaven Primary School
Alkimos · Government primary · K-6
778 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Balingup Primary School Balingup WA | Shorehaven Primary School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #393 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 57 | 778 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 39 | 382 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 44.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Balingup 6253 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Donnybrook-Balingup | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | balingupprimaryschool.wa.edu.au/ | www.facebook.com/people/Shorehaven-Primary-School/100063943504309/ |
The verdict
- •Balingup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 38.4).
- •Balingup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.5).
- •Shorehaven Primary School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 57.
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 Balingup Primary School better than Shorehaven Primary School?
On the Success Index, Balingup Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 38.4 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 Balingup Primary School and Shorehaven Primary School?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Balingup and Alkimos in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balingup Primary School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shorehaven Primary School has 16.5.
How do Balingup Primary School and Shorehaven Primary School rank in WA?
Balingup Primary School is unranked and Shorehaven Primary School is 393rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.