Broomehill Primary School vs South Ballajura Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 274 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broomehill Primary School
Broomehill · Government primary · K-6
34 students · ICSEA 940
South Ballajura Primary School
Ballajura · Government primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Broomehill Primary School Broomehill WA | South Ballajura Primary School Ballajura WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #460 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4134 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 34 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 15 | 201 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 13% |
| Suburb | Broomehill 6318 | Ballajura 6066 |
| Council area | Broomehill-Tambellup | Swan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5065 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5734 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.4 vs 29.9).
- •Broomehill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broomehill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.8).
- •South Ballajura Primary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 34.
- •South Ballajura Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -24%).
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 Broomehill Primary School better than South Ballajura Primary School?
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 Broomehill Primary School and South Ballajura Primary School?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Broomehill and Ballajura in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broomehill Primary School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Ballajura Primary School has 14.8.
How do Broomehill Primary School and South Ballajura Primary School rank in WA?
Broomehill Primary School is unranked and South Ballajura Primary School is 460th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.