Bassendean Primary School vs Guildford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bassendean Primary School
Bassendean · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 1096
Guildford Primary School
Guildford · Government primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Bassendean Primary School Bassendean WA | Guildford Primary School Guildford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 583 | #233 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #756 of 4,908 | #2242 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 380 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 205 | 144 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bassendean 6054 | Guildford 6055 |
| Council area | Bassendean | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5030 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5197 |
The verdict
- •Bassendean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 56.1).
- •Bassendean Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Guildford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •Bassendean Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 315.
- •Bassendean Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 9%).
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 Bassendean Primary School better than Guildford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bassendean Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 56.1 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 Bassendean Primary School and Guildford Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bassendean and Guildford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bassendean Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Guildford Primary School has 15.8.
How do Bassendean Primary School and Guildford Primary School rank in WA?
Bassendean Primary School is 56th of 583 and Guildford Primary School is 233rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.