Beenyup Primary School vs Byford John Calvin School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beenyup Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 961
Byford John Calvin School
Byford · Independent primary · PP-6
208 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Beenyup Primary School Byford WA | Byford John Calvin School Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #471 of 583 | #288 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4193 of 4,908 | #2648 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 340 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 161 | 113 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +102% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beenyupps.wa.edu.au/ | portal.frsa.asn.au/frsa/ |
The verdict
- •Byford John Calvin School scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 29.0).
- •Byford John Calvin School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Byford John Calvin School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Beenyup Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 208.
- •Beenyup Primary School has grown faster over five years (102% vs 15%).
- •Beenyup Primary School is a government school while Byford John Calvin School is an independent 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 Beenyup Primary School better than Byford John Calvin School?
On the Success Index, Byford John Calvin School ranks higher (50.6 vs 29.0 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 Beenyup Primary School and Byford John Calvin School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Byford and Byford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenyup Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Byford John Calvin School has 15.1.
How do Beenyup Primary School and Byford John Calvin School rank in WA?
Beenyup Primary School is 471st of 583 and Byford John Calvin School is 288th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.