Bertram Primary School vs St Vincent's 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.
Bertram Primary School
Bertram · Government primary · K-6
705 students · ICSEA 981
St Vincent's School
Parmelia · Catholic primary · PP-6
406 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Bertram Primary School Bertram WA | St Vincent's School Parmelia WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #459 of 583 | #309 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4119 of 4,908 | #2812 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 705 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 345 / 360 | 218 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bertram 6167 | Parmelia 6167 |
| Council area | Kwinana | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5799 | www.stvincents.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Vincent's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 30.0).
- •St Vincent's School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bertram Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.6).
- •Bertram Primary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 406.
- •St Vincent's School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -18%).
- •Bertram Primary School is a government school while St Vincent's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bertram Primary School better than St Vincent's School?
On the Success Index, St Vincent's School ranks higher (48.4 vs 30.0 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 Bertram Primary School and St Vincent's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bertram and Parmelia in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bertram Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Vincent's School has 18.6.
How do Bertram Primary School and St Vincent's School rank in WA?
Bertram Primary School is 459th of 583 and St Vincent's School is 309th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.