Bolgart Primary School vs Lake King Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 360 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
Lake King Primary School
Lake King · Government primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Bolgart Primary School Bolgart WA | Lake King Primary School Lake King WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 23 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 12 | 14 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bolgart 6568 | Lake King 6356 |
| Council area | Victoria Plains | Lake Grace |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5052 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5270 |
The verdict
- •Lake King Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 42.2).
- •Bolgart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 7.9).
- •Lake King Primary School is the larger school with 37 students compared with 23.
- •Bolgart Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -20%).
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 Lake King Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lake King Primary School ranks higher (45.2 vs 42.2 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 Lake King Primary School?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Bolgart and Lake King in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bolgart Primary School has 5.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake King Primary School has 7.9.
How do Bolgart Primary School and Lake King Primary School rank in WA?
Bolgart Primary School is unranked and Lake King Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.