Bannister Creek Primary School vs Fountain College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 923 m 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
Fountain College
Ferndale · Independent combined · PP-12
608 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Bannister Creek Primary School Lynwood WA | Fountain College Ferndale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 583 | #62 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2276 of 4,908 | #608 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 607 | 608 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 323 | 329 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +72% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 45.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lynwood 6147 | Ferndale 6148 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5817 | www.fountain.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bannister Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 52.0).
- •Bannister Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fountain College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •Fountain College is the larger school with 608 students compared with 607.
- •Fountain College has grown faster over five years (72% vs 5%).
- •Bannister Creek Primary School is a government school while Fountain College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bannister Creek Primary School better than Fountain College?
On the Success Index, Bannister Creek Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 52.0 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 Fountain College?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Lynwood and Ferndale 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 Fountain College has 13.4.
How do Bannister Creek Primary School and Fountain College rank in WA?
Bannister Creek Primary School is 242nd of 583 and Fountain College is 62nd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.