Bayswater Primary School vs St Columba's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 209 m 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
St Columba's School
Bayswater · Catholic primary · PP-6
414 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Bayswater Primary School Bayswater WA | St Columba's School Bayswater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 583 | #102 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1100 of 4,908 | #1177 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 460 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 234 | 204 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 21.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 6053 | Bayswater 6053 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5031 | www.stcolsbays.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.0 vs 68.3).
- •St Columba's School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayswater Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.1).
- •Bayswater Primary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 414.
- •Bayswater Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 4%).
- •Bayswater Primary School is a government school while St Columba's 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 Bayswater Primary School better than St Columba's 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 Bayswater Primary School and St Columba's School?
About 209 m in a straight line, between Bayswater and Bayswater in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columba's School has 21.1.
How do Bayswater Primary School and St Columba's School rank in WA?
Bayswater Primary School is 93rd of 583 and St Columba's School is 102nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.