Bayulu Remote Community School vs Fitzroy Valley District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayulu Remote Community School
Fitzroy Crossing · Government combined · K-8
82 students · ICSEA 642
Fitzroy Valley District High School
Fitzroy Crossing · Government combined · K-12
269 students · ICSEA 714
| Measure | Bayulu Remote Community School Fitzroy Crossing WA | Fitzroy Valley District High School Fitzroy Crossing WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 172 | #156 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1232 of 1,259 | #1191 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-8 | K-12 |
| Students | 82 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 38 | 140 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 642 | 714 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 95% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 90% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy Crossing 6765 | Fitzroy Crossing 6765 |
| Council area | Derby-West Kimberley | Derby-West Kimberley |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5190 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4149 |
The verdict
- •Fitzroy Valley District High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 21.2).
- •Fitzroy Valley District High School has the higher ICSEA (714 vs 642), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayulu Remote Community School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 8.5).
- •Fitzroy Valley District High School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 82.
- •Bayulu Remote Community School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -9%).
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 Bayulu Remote Community School better than Fitzroy Valley District High School?
On the Success Index, Fitzroy Valley District High School ranks higher (24.4 vs 21.2 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 Bayulu Remote Community School and Fitzroy Valley District High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Fitzroy Crossing and Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayulu Remote Community School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fitzroy Valley District High School has 8.5.
How do Bayulu Remote Community School and Fitzroy Valley District High School rank in WA?
Bayulu Remote Community School is 167th of 172 and Fitzroy Valley District High School is 156th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.