Bencubbin Primary School vs Challis Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 230 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bencubbin Primary School
Bencubbin · Government primary · K-6
28 students · ICSEA 936
Challis Community Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · K-6
830 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Bencubbin Primary School Bencubbin WA | Challis Community Primary School Armadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #532 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4616 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 28 | 830 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 13 | 389 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 18% |
| Suburb | Bencubbin 6477 | Armadale 6112 |
| Council area | Mount Marshall | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bencubbinps.wa.edu.au/web/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5567 |
The verdict
- •Bencubbin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.6 vs 23.1).
- •Bencubbin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.7).
- •Challis Community Primary School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 28.
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 Bencubbin Primary School better than Challis Community Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bencubbin Primary School ranks higher (27.6 vs 23.1 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 Bencubbin Primary School and Challis Community Primary School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Bencubbin and Armadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bencubbin Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Challis Community Primary School has 15.7.
How do Bencubbin Primary School and Challis Community Primary School rank in WA?
Bencubbin Primary School is unranked and Challis Community Primary School is 532nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.