Beenyup Primary School vs Byford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.3 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 Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
426 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Beenyup Primary School Byford WA | Byford Primary School Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #471 of 583 | #474 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4193 of 4,908 | #4204 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 340 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 161 | 204 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +102% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beenyupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.byfordps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.0 vs 28.9).
- •Byford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beenyup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •Byford Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 340.
- •Beenyup Primary School has grown faster over five years (102% vs 20%).
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 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 Beenyup Primary School and Byford Primary School?
About 2.3 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 Primary School has 17.8.
How do Beenyup Primary School and Byford Primary School rank in WA?
Beenyup Primary School is 471st of 583 and Byford Primary School is 474th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.