Bull Creek Primary School vs Oberthur Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 814 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bull Creek Primary School
Bull Creek · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 1139
Oberthur Primary School
Bull Creek · Government primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 1174
| Measure | Bull Creek Primary School Bull Creek WA | Oberthur Primary School Bull Creek WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 583 | #18 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #414 of 4,908 | #356 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 405 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 210 | 324 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1174 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bull Creek 6149 | Bull Creek 6149 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5574 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5621 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.7 vs 77.6).
- •Oberthur Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bull Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Oberthur Primary School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 405.
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 Bull Creek Primary School better than Oberthur 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 Bull Creek Primary School and Oberthur Primary School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Bull Creek and Bull Creek in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bull Creek Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberthur Primary School has 16.4.
How do Bull Creek Primary School and Oberthur Primary School rank in WA?
Bull Creek Primary School is 22nd of 583 and Oberthur Primary School is 18th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.