Bayswater Primary School vs Scarborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 14 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
Scarborough Primary School
Scarborough · Government primary · K-6
278 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Bayswater Primary School Bayswater WA | Scarborough Primary School Scarborough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 583 | #19 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1100 of 4,908 | #357 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 460 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 234 | 123 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 6053 | Scarborough 6019 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Stirling |
| 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=5411 |
The verdict
- •Scarborough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 69.0).
- •Bayswater Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scarborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
- •Bayswater Primary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 278.
- •Scarborough Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 10%).
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 Scarborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Scarborough Primary School ranks higher (77.6 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 Scarborough Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Scarborough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scarborough Primary School has 14.9.
How do Bayswater Primary School and Scarborough Primary School rank in WA?
Bayswater Primary School is 93rd of 583 and Scarborough Primary School is 19th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.