Bremer Bay Primary School vs West Byford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 398 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bremer Bay Primary School
Bremer Bay · Government primary · K-6
36 students · ICSEA 992
West Byford Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
817 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Bremer Bay Primary School Bremer Bay WA | West Byford Primary School Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #436 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3947 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 36 | 817 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 19 | 376 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bremer Bay 6338 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Jerramungup | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5060 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5833 |
The verdict
- •Bremer Bay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 32.6).
- •Bremer Bay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 17.2).
- •West Byford Primary School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 36.
- •Bremer Bay Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 3%).
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 Bremer Bay Primary School better than West Byford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bremer Bay Primary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 32.6 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 Bremer Bay Primary School and West Byford Primary School?
About 398 km in a straight line, between Bremer Bay and Byford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bremer Bay Primary School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Byford Primary School has 17.2.
How do Bremer Bay Primary School and West Byford Primary School rank in WA?
Bremer Bay Primary School is unranked and West Byford Primary School is 436th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.