Bannister Creek Primary School vs Lynwood Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Lynwood Senior High School
Parkwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,264 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Bannister Creek Primary School Lynwood WA | Lynwood Senior High School Parkwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 583 | #65 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2276 of 4,908 | #800 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 607 | 1,264 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 323 | 606 / 658 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 227 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 47.1 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lynwood 6147 | Parkwood 6147 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5817 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4113 |
The verdict
- •Bannister Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 46.8).
- •Bannister Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lynwood Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Lynwood Senior High School is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 607.
- •Bannister Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -11%).
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 Lynwood Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Bannister Creek Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 46.8 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 Bannister Creek Primary School and Lynwood Senior High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lynwood and Parkwood 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 Lynwood Senior High School has 14.2.
How do Bannister Creek Primary School and Lynwood Senior High School rank in WA?
Bannister Creek Primary School is 242nd of 583 and Lynwood Senior High School is 65th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.