Banksia Grove Primary School vs St John Paul II Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 740 m 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
St John Paul II Catholic Primary School
Banksia Grove · Catholic primary · PP-6
230 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Banksia Grove Primary School Banksia Grove WA | St John Paul II Catholic Primary School Banksia Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #537 of 583 | #278 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4651 of 4,908 | #2573 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 378 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 192 | 114 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 52% |
| 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.sjpiicps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John Paul II Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 22.5).
- •St John Paul II Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banksia Grove Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 230.
- •St John Paul II Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -28%).
- •Banksia Grove Primary School is a government school while St John Paul II Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St John Paul II Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John Paul II Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.7 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 St John Paul II Catholic Primary School?
About 740 m 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 St John Paul II Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Banksia Grove Primary School and St John Paul II Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Banksia Grove Primary School is 537th of 583 and St John Paul II Catholic Primary School is 278th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.