Beenyup Primary School vs Mundijong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 6.7 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
Mundijong Primary School
Mundijong · Government primary · K-6
250 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Beenyup Primary School Byford WA | Mundijong Primary School Mundijong WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #471 of 583 | #415 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4193 of 4,908 | #3768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 340 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 161 | 127 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +102% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Mundijong 6123 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beenyupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5336 |
The verdict
- •Mundijong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 29.0).
- •Mundijong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mundijong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Beenyup Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 250.
- •Beenyup Primary School has grown faster over five years (102% vs 31%).
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 Mundijong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mundijong Primary School ranks higher (35.1 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 Mundijong Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Byford and Mundijong in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenyup Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mundijong Primary School has 15.7.
How do Beenyup Primary School and Mundijong Primary School rank in WA?
Beenyup Primary School is 471st of 583 and Mundijong Primary School is 415th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.