Bolgart Primary School vs Illawarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 86 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bolgart Primary School
Bolgart · Government primary · K-6
23 students · ICSEA 986
Illawarra Primary School
Ballajura · Government primary · K-6
310 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Bolgart Primary School Bolgart WA | Illawarra Primary School Ballajura WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #422 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3823 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 23 | 310 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 12 | 161 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bolgart 6568 | Ballajura 6066 |
| Council area | Victoria Plains | Swan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5052 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5654 |
The verdict
- •Bolgart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 34.3).
- •Illawarra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bolgart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 16.4).
- •Illawarra Primary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 23.
- •Bolgart Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -18%).
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 Bolgart Primary School better than Illawarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bolgart Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 34.3 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 Bolgart Primary School and Illawarra Primary School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Bolgart and Ballajura in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bolgart Primary School has 5.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Illawarra Primary School has 16.4.
How do Bolgart Primary School and Illawarra Primary School rank in WA?
Bolgart Primary School is unranked and Illawarra Primary School is 422nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.