Bencubbin Primary School vs Pinjarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 276 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
Pinjarra Primary School
Pinjarra · Government primary · K-6
609 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Bencubbin Primary School Bencubbin WA | Pinjarra Primary School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #571 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4827 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 28 | 609 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 13 | 293 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 51 |
| 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 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 32.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bencubbin 6477 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Mount Marshall | Murray |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bencubbinps.wa.edu.au/web/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5381 |
The verdict
- •Bencubbin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.6 vs 18.8).
- •Bencubbin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bencubbin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 17.9).
- •Pinjarra Primary School is the larger school with 609 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 Pinjarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bencubbin Primary School ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.8 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 Pinjarra Primary School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Bencubbin and Pinjarra in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bencubbin Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pinjarra Primary School has 17.9.
How do Bencubbin Primary School and Pinjarra Primary School rank in WA?
Bencubbin Primary School is unranked and Pinjarra Primary School is 571st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.