Boyanup Primary School vs Child Side School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boyanup Primary School
Boyanup · Government primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 986
Child Side School
Boyanup · Independent combined · PP-10
72 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Boyanup Primary School Boyanup WA | Child Side School Boyanup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2998 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-10 |
| Students | 123 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 74 | 29 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Boyanup 6237 | Boyanup 6237 |
| Council area | Capel | Capel |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.boyanupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.childsideschool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Child Side School scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 46.0).
- •Child Side School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boyanup Primary School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 72.
- •Child Side School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -10%).
- •Boyanup Primary School is a government school while Child Side School is an independent 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 Boyanup Primary School better than Child Side School?
On the Success Index, Child Side School ranks higher (53.2 vs 46.0 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 Boyanup Primary School and Child Side School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Boyanup and Boyanup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyanup Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Child Side School has 12.9.
How do Boyanup Primary School and Child Side School rank in WA?
Boyanup Primary School is 330th of 583 and Child Side School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.