Burbridge School vs Roseworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 840 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burbridge School
Koondoola · Government special · K-12
64 students · ICSEA 987
Roseworth Primary School
Girrawheen · Government primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Burbridge School Koondoola WA | Roseworth Primary School Girrawheen WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #543 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4689 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 64 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 42 | 143 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 19% |
| Suburb | Koondoola 6064 | Girrawheen 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burbridgeschool.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5815 |
The verdict
- •Burbridge School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burbridge School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 14.3).
- •Roseworth Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 64.
- •Burbridge School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -7%).
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 Burbridge School better than Roseworth 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 Burbridge School and Roseworth Primary School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Koondoola and Girrawheen in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burbridge School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roseworth Primary School has 14.3.
How do Burbridge School and Roseworth Primary School rank in WA?
Burbridge School is unranked and Roseworth Primary School is 543rd of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.