Bannister Creek Primary School vs Parkwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
Parkwood Primary School
Parkwood · Government primary · K-6
619 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Bannister Creek Primary School Lynwood WA | Parkwood Primary School Parkwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 583 | #224 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2276 of 4,908 | #2170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 607 | 619 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 323 | 286 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| 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=5581 |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 55.6).
- •Bannister Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parkwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Parkwood Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 607.
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 Parkwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parkwood Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 55.6 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 Parkwood Primary School?
About 1.2 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 Parkwood Primary School has 15.2.
How do Bannister Creek Primary School and Parkwood Primary School rank in WA?
Bannister Creek Primary School is 242nd of 583 and Parkwood Primary School is 224th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.