Banksia Park Primary School vs Sorrento Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 29 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
Sorrento Primary School
Sorrento · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Banksia Park Primary School Leeming WA | Sorrento Primary School Sorrento WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 583 | #117 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #613 of 4,908 | #1303 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 286 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 136 | 212 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 24.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Leeming 6149 | Sorrento 6020 |
| Council area | Melville | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiaparkps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5523 |
The verdict
- •Banksia Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 66.8).
- •Banksia Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Sorrento Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 286.
- •Banksia Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
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 Sorrento Primary School?
On the Success Index, Banksia Park Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 66.8 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 Sorrento Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Leeming and Sorrento 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 Sorrento Primary School has 17.1.
How do Banksia Park Primary School and Sorrento Primary School rank in WA?
Banksia Park Primary School is 38th of 583 and Sorrento Primary School is 117th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.