Boyare Primary School vs St Andrew's Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boyare Primary School
Mirrabooka · Government primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 887
St Andrew's Grammar
Dianella · Independent combined · PP-12
796 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Boyare Primary School Mirrabooka WA | St Andrew's Grammar Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 583 | #26 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4784 of 4,908 | #269 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 176 | 796 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 93 | 370 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 78 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 79.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mirrabooka 6061 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5718 | www.sag.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 19.8).
- •St Andrew's Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's Grammar has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.1).
- •St Andrew's Grammar is the larger school with 796 students compared with 176.
- •St Andrew's Grammar has grown faster over five years (81% vs -37%).
- •Boyare Primary School is a government school while St Andrew's Grammar 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 Boyare Primary School better than St Andrew's Grammar?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's Grammar ranks higher (69.6 vs 19.8 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 Boyare Primary School and St Andrew's Grammar?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mirrabooka and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyare Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Grammar has 10.1.
How do Boyare Primary School and St Andrew's Grammar rank in WA?
Boyare Primary School is 562nd of 583 and St Andrew's Grammar is 26th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.