Booragoon Primary School vs Brentwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Booragoon Primary School
Booragoon · Government primary · K-6
435 students · ICSEA 1121
Brentwood Primary School
Brentwood · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Booragoon Primary School Booragoon WA | Brentwood Primary School Brentwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 583 | #73 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1021 of 4,908 | #909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 435 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 220 | 157 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Booragoon 6154 | Brentwood 6153 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5053 | www.brentwoodps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brentwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 69.9).
- •Booragoon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brentwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •Booragoon Primary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 331.
- •Booragoon Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -6%).
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 Booragoon Primary School better than Brentwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brentwood Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 69.9 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 Booragoon Primary School and Brentwood Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Booragoon and Brentwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Booragoon Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brentwood Primary School has 16.4.
How do Booragoon Primary School and Brentwood Primary School rank in WA?
Booragoon Primary School is 89th of 583 and Brentwood Primary School is 73rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.