Banksia Park Primary School vs Burrendah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Park Primary School
Leeming · Government primary · K-6
286 students · ICSEA 1109
Burrendah Primary School
Willetton · Government primary · K-6
554 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Banksia Park Primary School Leeming WA | Burrendah Primary School Willetton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 583 | #129 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #613 of 4,908 | #1415 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 286 | 554 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 136 | 276 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Leeming 6149 | Willetton 6155 |
| Council area | Melville | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiaparkps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5591 |
The verdict
- •Banksia Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 65.5).
- •Burrendah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banksia Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •Burrendah Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 286.
- •Banksia Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
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 Park Primary School better than Burrendah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Banksia Park Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 65.5 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 Park Primary School and Burrendah Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leeming and Willetton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Park Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Burrendah Primary School has 17.9.
How do Banksia Park Primary School and Burrendah Primary School rank in WA?
Banksia Park Primary School is 38th of 583 and Burrendah Primary School is 129th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.