Baynton West Primary School vs St Paul's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baynton West Primary School
Baynton · Government primary · K-6
830 students · ICSEA 992
St Paul's Primary School
Karratha · Catholic primary · PP-6
339 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Baynton West Primary School Baynton WA | St Paul's Primary School Karratha WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #322 of 583 | #327 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2939 of 4,908 | #2976 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 830 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 450 | 176 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 6% |
| Suburb | Baynton 6714 | Karratha 6714 |
| Council area | Karratha | Karratha |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5830 | www.stpaulsk.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.7 vs 46.3).
- •St Paul's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baynton West Primary School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 339.
- •Baynton West Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -4%).
- •Baynton West Primary School is a government school while St Paul's Primary School is a catholic 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 Baynton West Primary School better than St Paul's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baynton West Primary School and St Paul's Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Baynton and Karratha in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baynton West Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Primary School has 15.3.
How do Baynton West Primary School and St Paul's Primary School rank in WA?
Baynton West Primary School is 322nd of 583 and St Paul's Primary School is 327th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.