Bannister Creek Primary School vs Brookman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bannister Creek Primary School
Lynwood · Government primary · K-6
607 students · ICSEA 1036
Brookman Primary School
Langford · Government primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Bannister Creek Primary School Lynwood WA | Brookman Primary School Langford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 583 | #335 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2276 of 4,908 | #3042 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 607 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 323 | 154 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 20% |
| Suburb | Lynwood 6147 | Langford 6147 |
| Council area | Canning | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5817 | brookmanps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bannister Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 45.5).
- •Bannister Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brookman Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Bannister Creek Primary School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 323.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Canning Vale
Frequently asked questions
Is Bannister Creek Primary School better than Brookman Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bannister Creek Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 45.5 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 Bannister Creek Primary School and Brookman Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lynwood and Langford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bannister Creek Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brookman Primary School has 14.3.
How do Bannister Creek Primary School and Brookman Primary School rank in WA?
Bannister Creek Primary School is 242nd of 583 and Brookman Primary School is 335th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.