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Bateman Primary School vs Lake Gwelup Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureBateman Primary School
Bateman WA
Lake Gwelup Primary School
Gwelup WA
Success Index
74
Top 25%
71
Top 25%
State rank (type)#36 of 583#69 of 583
National rank (type)#595 of 4,908#882 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students371552
Girls / boys189 / 182267 / 285
Foundation intake4379
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+5%+5%
ICSEA
Average 1000
11261126
ICSEA percentile90th91th
Top SEA quarter53%49%
Bottom SEA quarter5%4%
Students per teacher16.117.3
Teaching staff (FTE)22.230.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE)21.119.4
Language background other than English51%21%
Indigenous students2%1%
SuburbBateman 6150Gwelup 6018
Council areaMelvilleStirling
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5519www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5269

The verdict

  • •Bateman Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 71.4).
  • •Bateman Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
  • •Lake Gwelup Primary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 371.

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 Bateman Primary School better than Lake Gwelup Primary School?

On the Success Index, Bateman Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 71.4 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 Bateman Primary School and Lake Gwelup Primary School?

About 21 km in a straight line, between Bateman and Gwelup in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Bateman Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Gwelup Primary School has 17.3.

How do Bateman Primary School and Lake Gwelup Primary School rank in WA?

Bateman Primary School is 36th of 583 and Lake Gwelup Primary School is 69th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.