Bambara Primary School vs Craigie Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 813 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bambara Primary School
Padbury · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1063
Craigie Heights Primary School
Craigie · Government primary · K-6
365 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Bambara Primary School Padbury WA | Craigie Heights Primary School Craigie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 583 | #276 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1664 of 4,908 | #2570 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 149 | 178 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 19.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Padbury 6025 | Craigie 6025 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bambaraps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5816 |
The verdict
- •Bambara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 51.7).
- •Bambara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigie Heights Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 268.
- •Bambara Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -11%).
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 Bambara Primary School better than Craigie Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bambara Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 51.7 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 Bambara Primary School and Craigie Heights Primary School?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Padbury and Craigie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bambara Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigie Heights Primary School has 17.6.
How do Bambara Primary School and Craigie Heights Primary School rank in WA?
Bambara Primary School is 164th of 583 and Craigie Heights Primary School is 276th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.