Boyare Primary School vs Y School WA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 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
Y School WA
Mirrabooka · Independent special · 10-12
103 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Boyare Primary School Mirrabooka WA | Y School WA Mirrabooka WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4784 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 176 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 93 | 59 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 24% |
| Suburb | Mirrabooka 6061 | Mirrabooka 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5718 | www.ymcawa.org.au/vocational-school |
The verdict
- •Y School WA has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Y School WA has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •Boyare Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 103.
- •Boyare Primary School is a government school while Y School WA 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 Y School WA?
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 Boyare Primary School and Y School WA?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mirrabooka and Mirrabooka in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyare Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Y School WA has 11.3.
How do Boyare Primary School and Y School WA rank in WA?
Boyare Primary School is 562nd of 583 and Y School WA is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.