Burrendah Primary School vs Oberthur Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrendah Primary School
Willetton · Government primary · K-6
554 students · ICSEA 1122
Oberthur Primary School
Bull Creek · Government primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 1174
| Measure | Burrendah Primary School Willetton WA | Oberthur Primary School Bull Creek WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 583 | #18 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1415 of 4,908 | #356 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 554 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 278 | 324 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1174 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Willetton 6155 | Bull Creek 6149 |
| Council area | Canning | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5591 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5621 |
The verdict
- •Oberthur Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 65.5).
- •Oberthur Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oberthur Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.9).
- •Oberthur Primary School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 554.
- •Oberthur Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -19%).
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 Burrendah Primary School better than Oberthur Primary School?
On the Success Index, Oberthur Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 65.5 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 Burrendah Primary School and Oberthur Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Willetton and Bull Creek in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrendah Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberthur Primary School has 16.4.
How do Burrendah Primary School and Oberthur Primary School rank in WA?
Burrendah Primary School is 129th of 583 and Oberthur Primary School is 18th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.