Boyanup Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 13 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
St Mary's School
Donnybrook · Catholic primary · PP-6
113 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Boyanup Primary School Boyanup WA | St Mary's School Donnybrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 583 | #262 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2998 of 4,908 | #2435 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 123 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 74 | 58 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Boyanup 6237 | Donnybrook 6239 |
| Council area | Capel | Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.boyanupps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stmarysdbrk.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 46.0).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Boyanup Primary School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 113.
- •Boyanup Primary School is a government school while St Mary'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 Boyanup Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (53.7 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 St Mary's School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Boyanup and Donnybrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyanup Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 12.3.
How do Boyanup Primary School and St Mary's School rank in WA?
Boyanup Primary School is 330th of 583 and St Mary's School is 262nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.