Boyanup Primary School vs John Butler Primary College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 206 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
John Butler Primary College
Butler · Government primary · K-6
453 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Boyanup Primary School Boyanup WA | John Butler Primary College Butler WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 583 | #316 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2998 of 4,908 | #2847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 123 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 74 | 191 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 41.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Boyanup 6237 | Butler 6036 |
| Council area | Capel | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boyanupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5835 |
The verdict
- •John Butler Primary College scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 46.0).
- •John Butler Primary College is the larger school with 453 students compared with 123.
- •John Butler Primary College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -10%).
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 John Butler Primary College?
On the Success Index, John Butler Primary College ranks higher (47.9 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 John Butler Primary College?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Boyanup and Butler in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyanup Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Butler Primary College has 13.1.
How do Boyanup Primary School and John Butler Primary College rank in WA?
Boyanup Primary School is 330th of 583 and John Butler Primary College is 316th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.