Banksia Grove Primary School vs Joseph Banks Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Grove Primary School
Banksia Grove · Government primary · K-6
378 students · ICSEA 947
Joseph Banks Secondary College
Banksia Grove · Government high school · 7-12
1,411 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Banksia Grove Primary School Banksia Grove WA | Joseph Banks Secondary College Banksia Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #537 of 583 | #97 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4651 of 4,908 | #1138 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 378 | 1,411 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 192 | 701 / 710 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 225 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 243 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 95.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 6% |
| Suburb | Banksia Grove 6031 | Banksia Grove 6031 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiagroveprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4192 |
The verdict
- •Joseph Banks Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (31.8 vs 22.5).
- •Joseph Banks Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Joseph Banks Secondary College is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 378.
- •Joseph Banks Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -28%).
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 Banksia Grove Primary School better than Joseph Banks Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Joseph Banks Secondary College ranks higher (31.8 vs 22.5 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 Banksia Grove Primary School and Joseph Banks Secondary College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Banksia Grove and Banksia Grove in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Grove Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Joseph Banks Secondary College has 14.8.
How do Banksia Grove Primary School and Joseph Banks Secondary College rank in WA?
Banksia Grove Primary School is 537th of 583 and Joseph Banks Secondary College is 97th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.