Bluff Point Primary School vs Southwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 389 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Point Primary School
Bluff Point · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 797
Southwell Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 794
| Measure | Bluff Point Primary School Bluff Point WA | Southwell Primary School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #574 of 583 | #535 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4849 of 4,908 | #4636 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 117 | 36 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 794 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 55% | 58% |
| Suburb | Bluff Point 6530 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5049 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5568 |
The verdict
- •Southwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 17.7).
- •Bluff Point Primary School has the higher ICSEA (797 vs 794), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southwell Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.9).
- •Bluff Point Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 83.
- •Southwell Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -17%).
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 Bluff Point Primary School better than Southwell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Southwell Primary School ranks higher (22.8 vs 17.7 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 Bluff Point Primary School and Southwell Primary School?
About 389 km in a straight line, between Bluff Point and Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bluff Point Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southwell Primary School has 10.1.
How do Bluff Point Primary School and Southwell Primary School rank in WA?
Bluff Point Primary School is 574th of 583 and Southwell Primary School is 535th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.