Bayulu Remote Community School vs Marble Bar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 690 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
Marble Bar Primary School
Marble Bar · Government combined · K-12
23 students · ICSEA 630
| Measure | Bayulu Remote Community School Fitzroy Crossing WA | Marble Bar Primary School Marble Bar WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1232 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-8 | K-12 |
| Students | 82 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 38 | 10 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 642 | 630 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 0th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 95% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 96% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy Crossing 6765 | Marble Bar 6760 |
| Council area | Derby-West Kimberley | East Pilbara |
| 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=5286 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.2 vs 20.7).
- •Bayulu Remote Community School has the higher ICSEA (642 vs 630), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marble Bar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 7.8).
- •Bayulu Remote Community School is the larger school with 82 students compared with 23.
- •Bayulu Remote Community School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -21%).
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 Marble Bar Primary 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 Bayulu Remote Community School and Marble Bar Primary School?
About 690 km in a straight line, between Fitzroy Crossing and Marble Bar 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 Marble Bar Primary School has 3.6.
How do Bayulu Remote Community School and Marble Bar Primary School rank in WA?
Bayulu Remote Community School is 167th of 172 and Marble Bar Primary School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.