Booragoon Primary School vs St Benedict's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 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
St Benedict's School
Applecross · Catholic primary · PP-6
336 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Booragoon Primary School Booragoon WA | St Benedict's School Applecross WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 583 | #11 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1021 of 4,908 | #305 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 435 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 220 | 156 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Booragoon 6154 | Applecross 6153 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5053 | stbenedicts.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 69.9).
- •St Benedict's School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict's School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.6).
- •Booragoon Primary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 336.
- •Booragoon Primary School is a government school while St Benedict's School is a catholic 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 Booragoon Primary School better than St Benedict's School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's School ranks higher (78.3 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 St Benedict's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Booragoon and Applecross in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Booragoon Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's School has 15.3.
How do Booragoon Primary School and St Benedict's School rank in WA?
Booragoon Primary School is 89th of 583 and St Benedict's School is 11th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.