Bencubbin Primary School vs Koorana Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 261 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
Koorana Primary School
Warnbro · Government primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Bencubbin Primary School Bencubbin WA | Koorana Primary School Warnbro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #475 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4206 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 28 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 13 | 177 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bencubbin 6477 | Warnbro 6169 |
| Council area | Mount Marshall | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bencubbinps.wa.edu.au/web/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5733 |
The verdict
- •Koorana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 27.6).
- •Bencubbin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.7).
- •Koorana Primary School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 28.
- •Koorana Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -7%).
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 Koorana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Koorana Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 27.6 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 Koorana Primary School?
About 261 km in a straight line, between Bencubbin and Warnbro in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bencubbin Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koorana Primary School has 16.7.
How do Bencubbin Primary School and Koorana Primary School rank in WA?
Bencubbin Primary School is unranked and Koorana Primary School is 475th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.