Beenyup Primary School vs Byford Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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 Secondary College
Byford · Government high school · 7-12
1,419 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Beenyup Primary School Byford WA | Byford Secondary College Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #471 of 583 | #107 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4193 of 4,908 | #1175 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 340 | 1,419 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 161 | 687 / 732 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 268 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +102% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 102.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 74.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beenyupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.byfordsc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Byford Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 29.0).
- •Byford Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Byford Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Byford Secondary College is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 340.
- •Beenyup Primary School has grown faster over five years (102% vs -2%).
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 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Byford Secondary College ranks higher (30.2 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 Secondary College?
About 1.4 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 Secondary College has 13.8.
How do Beenyup Primary School and Byford Secondary College rank in WA?
Beenyup Primary School is 471st of 583 and Byford Secondary College is 107th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.