Banksia Park Primary School vs Leeming Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
Leeming Primary School
Leeming · Government primary · K-6
367 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Banksia Park Primary School Leeming WA | Leeming Primary School Leeming WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 583 | #57 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #613 of 4,908 | #763 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 286 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 136 | 180 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Leeming 6149 | Leeming 6149 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiaparkps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5659 |
The verdict
- •Banksia Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 72.8).
- •Banksia Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banksia Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.8).
- •Leeming Primary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 286.
- •Leeming Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Leeming Primary School?
On the Success Index, Banksia Park Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 72.8 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 Leeming Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leeming and Leeming 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 Leeming Primary School has 16.8.
How do Banksia Park Primary School and Leeming Primary School rank in WA?
Banksia Park Primary School is 38th of 583 and Leeming Primary School is 57th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.