Bicton Primary School vs Santa Maria College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bicton Primary School
Bicton · Government primary · K-6
562 students · ICSEA 1113
Santa Maria College
Attadale · Independent combined · 5-12
1,334 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Bicton Primary School Bicton WA | Santa Maria College Attadale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 583 | #20 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #806 of 4,908 | #227 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 562 | 1,334 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 302 | 1,334 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 109.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 41.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bicton 6157 | Attadale 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bictonps.wa.edu.au | www.santamaria.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.2 vs 72.0).
- •Santa Maria College has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Santa Maria College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.4).
- •Santa Maria College is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 562.
- •Bicton Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 3%).
- •Bicton Primary School is a government school while Santa Maria College is an independent 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 Bicton Primary School better than Santa Maria College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bicton Primary School and Santa Maria College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bicton and Attadale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bicton Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Santa Maria College has 12.2.
How do Bicton Primary School and Santa Maria College rank in WA?
Bicton Primary School is 60th of 583 and Santa Maria College is 20th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.