Bibra Lake Primary School vs Lakeland Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bibra Lake Primary School
Bibra Lake · Government primary · K-6
378 students · ICSEA 1031
Lakeland Senior High School
South Lake · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Bibra Lake Primary School Bibra Lake WA | Lakeland Senior High School South Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 583 | #92 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2270 of 4,908 | #1088 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 378 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 196 | 250 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 39.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bibra Lake 6163 | South Lake 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bibralakeps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4150 |
The verdict
- •Bibra Lake Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 34.0).
- •Bibra Lake Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakeland Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.5).
- •Lakeland Senior High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 378.
- •Bibra Lake Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -3%).
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 Bibra Lake Primary School better than Lakeland Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Bibra Lake Primary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 34.0 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 Bibra Lake Primary School and Lakeland Senior High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bibra Lake and South Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bibra Lake Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakeland Senior High School has 10.3.
How do Bibra Lake Primary School and Lakeland Senior High School rank in WA?
Bibra Lake Primary School is 241st of 583 and Lakeland Senior High School is 92nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.