Bentley Primary School vs Millen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Primary School
Bentley · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 974
Millen Primary School
East Victoria Park · Government primary · K-6
544 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Bentley Primary School Bentley WA | Millen Primary School East Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 583 | #179 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2801 of 4,908 | #1796 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 336 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 174 | 271 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +60% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | East Victoria Park 6101 |
| Council area | Canning | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5041 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5305 |
The verdict
- •Millen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 48.5).
- •Millen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bentley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.0).
- •Millen Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 336.
- •Bentley Primary School has grown faster over five years (60% vs 8%).
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 Bentley Primary School better than Millen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Millen Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 48.5 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 Bentley Primary School and Millen Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bentley and East Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentley Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Millen Primary School has 19.0.
How do Bentley Primary School and Millen Primary School rank in WA?
Bentley Primary School is 307th of 583 and Millen Primary School is 179th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.