Ballajura Community College vs Waddington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 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
Waddington Primary School
Koondoola · Government primary · K-6
82 students · ICSEA 834
| Measure | Ballajura Community College Ballajura WA | Waddington Primary School Koondoola WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 140 | #554 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1299 of 1,472 | #4758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 929 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 501 | 36 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 834 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 33% |
| Suburb | Ballajura 6066 | Koondoola 6064 |
| Council area | Swan | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcc.wa.edu.au | waddingtonps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ballajura Community College scores higher on the Success Index (25.3 vs 20.5).
- •Ballajura Community College has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waddington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.6).
- •Ballajura Community College is the larger school with 929 students compared with 82.
- •Waddington Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Waddington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ballajura Community College ranks higher (25.3 vs 20.5 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 Waddington Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ballajura and Koondoola in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballajura Community College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waddington Primary School has 9.9.
How do Ballajura Community College and Waddington Primary School rank in WA?
Ballajura Community College is 118th of 140 and Waddington Primary School is 554th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.