Ballajura Community College vs Illawarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballajura Community College
Ballajura · Government high school · 7-12
929 students · ICSEA 960
Illawarra Primary School
Ballajura · Government primary · K-6
310 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Ballajura Community College Ballajura WA | Illawarra Primary School Ballajura WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 140 | #422 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1299 of 1,472 | #3823 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 929 | 310 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 501 | 161 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Ballajura 6066 | Ballajura 6066 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5654 |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 25.3).
- •Illawarra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ballajura Community College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Ballajura Community College is the larger school with 929 students compared with 310.
- •Illawarra Primary School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -24%).
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 Ballajura Community College better than Illawarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Illawarra Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 25.3 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 Ballajura Community College and Illawarra Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ballajura and Ballajura in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballajura Community College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Illawarra Primary School has 16.4.
How do Ballajura Community College and Illawarra Primary School rank in WA?
Ballajura Community College is 118th of 140 and Illawarra Primary School is 422nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.