Banksia Park Primary School vs Castlereagh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
Castlereagh School
Willetton · Government special · K-12
75 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Banksia Park Primary School Leeming WA | Castlereagh School Willetton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #613 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 286 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 136 | 25 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 47.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 52% |
| 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=6030 |
The verdict
- •Banksia Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Castlereagh School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 16.1).
- •Banksia Park Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 75.
- •Castlereagh School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 6%).
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 Castlereagh School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Banksia Park Primary School and Castlereagh School?
About 1.4 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 Castlereagh School has 4.9.
How do Banksia Park Primary School and Castlereagh School rank in WA?
Banksia Park Primary School is 38th of 583 and Castlereagh School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.