Bayswater Primary School vs Chisholm Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayswater Primary School
Bayswater · Government primary · K-6
460 students · ICSEA 1102
Chisholm Catholic College
Bedford · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,738 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Bayswater Primary School Bayswater WA | Chisholm Catholic College Bedford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 583 | #18 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1100 of 4,908 | #286 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 460 | 1,738 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 234 | 871 / 867 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 300 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 270 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 133.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 50.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 6053 | Bedford 6052 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5031 | www.chisholm.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 69.0).
- •Bayswater Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chisholm Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.7).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 460.
- •Bayswater Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 4%).
- •Bayswater Primary School is a government school while Chisholm Catholic College 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 Bayswater Primary School better than Chisholm Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (70.2 vs 69.0 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 Bayswater Primary School and Chisholm Catholic College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Bedford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chisholm Catholic College has 13.0.
How do Bayswater Primary School and Chisholm Catholic College rank in WA?
Bayswater Primary School is 93rd of 583 and Chisholm Catholic College is 18th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.