Burbridge School vs Waddington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 882 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
Waddington Primary School
Koondoola · Government primary · K-6
82 students · ICSEA 834
| Measure | Burbridge School Koondoola WA | Waddington Primary School Koondoola WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #554 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 64 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 42 | 36 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 834 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 33% |
| Suburb | Koondoola 6064 | Koondoola 6064 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burbridgeschool.wa.edu.au/ | waddingtonps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burbridge School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burbridge School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 9.9).
- •Waddington Primary School is the larger school with 82 students compared with 64.
- •Waddington Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Burbridge School better than Waddington 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 Waddington Primary School?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Koondoola and Koondoola in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burbridge School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waddington Primary School has 9.9.
How do Burbridge School and Waddington Primary School rank in WA?
Burbridge School is unranked and Waddington Primary School is 554th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.