Bayulu Remote Community School vs Menzies Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1349 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
Menzies Community School
Menzies · Government combined · K-12
13 students · ICSEA 659
| Measure | Bayulu Remote Community School Fitzroy Crossing WA | Menzies Community School Menzies WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 10 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 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 38 | 8 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 642 | 659 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 95% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 92% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy Crossing 6765 | Menzies 6436 |
| Council area | Derby-West Kimberley | Menzies |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5190 | www.menziescs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bayulu Remote Community School scores higher on the Success Index (21.2 vs 10.2).
- •Menzies Community School has the higher ICSEA (659 vs 642), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayulu Remote Community School is the larger school with 82 students compared with 13.
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 Menzies Community School?
On the Success Index, Bayulu Remote Community School ranks higher (21.2 vs 10.2 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 Menzies Community School?
About 1349 km in a straight line, between Fitzroy Crossing and Menzies in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bayulu Remote Community School and Menzies Community School rank in WA?
Bayulu Remote Community School is 167th of 172 and Menzies Community School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.