Banksia Grove Primary School vs Tapping Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 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
Tapping Primary School
Tapping · Government primary · K-6
497 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Banksia Grove Primary School Banksia Grove WA | Tapping Primary School Tapping WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #537 of 583 | #345 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4651 of 4,908 | #3157 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 378 | 497 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 192 | 249 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Banksia Grove 6031 | Tapping 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiagroveprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5802 |
The verdict
- •Tapping Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.9 vs 22.5).
- •Tapping Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banksia Grove Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •Tapping Primary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 378.
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 Tapping Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tapping Primary School ranks higher (43.9 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 Tapping Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Banksia Grove and Tapping 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 Tapping Primary School has 16.8.
How do Banksia Grove Primary School and Tapping Primary School rank in WA?
Banksia Grove Primary School is 537th of 583 and Tapping Primary School is 345th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.