Boyare Primary School vs Useless Loop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 680 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
Useless Loop Primary School
Useless Loop · Government primary · K-6
21 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Boyare Primary School Mirrabooka WA | Useless Loop Primary School Useless Loop WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4784 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 176 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 93 | 7 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 14% |
| Suburb | Mirrabooka 6061 | Useless Loop 6537 |
| Council area | Stirling | Shark Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Very Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5718 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5516 |
The verdict
- •Useless Loop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.0 vs 19.8).
- •Useless Loop Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 13.1).
- •Boyare Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 21.
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 Useless Loop Primary School?
On the Success Index, Useless Loop Primary School ranks higher (21.0 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 Useless Loop Primary School?
About 680 km in a straight line, between Mirrabooka and Useless Loop in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyare Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Useless Loop Primary School has 6.9.
How do Boyare Primary School and Useless Loop Primary School rank in WA?
Boyare Primary School is 562nd of 583 and Useless Loop Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.