Boyanup Primary School vs Lake King Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 369 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
Lake King Primary School
Lake King · Government primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Boyanup Primary School Boyanup WA | Lake King Primary School Lake King WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2998 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 123 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 74 | 14 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Boyanup 6237 | Lake King 6356 |
| Council area | Capel | Lake Grace |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.boyanupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5270 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.0 vs 45.2).
- •Lake King Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 13.0).
- •Boyanup Primary School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 37.
- •Boyanup Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Boyanup Primary School better than Lake King Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Boyanup Primary School and Lake King Primary School?
About 369 km in a straight line, between Boyanup and Lake King in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyanup Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake King Primary School has 7.9.
How do Boyanup Primary School and Lake King Primary School rank in WA?
Boyanup Primary School is 330th of 583 and Lake King Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.