Bayswater Primary School vs Ranford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 19 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
Ranford Primary School
Canning Vale · Government primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Bayswater Primary School Bayswater WA | Ranford Primary School Canning Vale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 583 | #121 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1100 of 4,908 | #1351 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 460 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 234 | 345 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 34.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 6053 | Canning Vale 6155 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5031 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5764 |
The verdict
- •Bayswater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 66.3).
- •Bayswater Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.2).
- •Ranford Primary School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 460.
- •Bayswater Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -6%).
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 Ranford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bayswater Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 66.3 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 Ranford Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Canning Vale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ranford Primary School has 18.2.
How do Bayswater Primary School and Ranford Primary School rank in WA?
Bayswater Primary School is 93rd of 583 and Ranford Primary School is 121st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.