Butler College vs East Butler Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 888 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Butler College
Butler · Government high school · 7-12
1,039 students · ICSEA 965
East Butler Primary School
Butler · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Butler College Butler WA | East Butler Primary School Butler WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 140 | #469 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1216 of 1,472 | #4178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,039 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 492 / 547 | 135 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 117 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.4 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 79.7 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Butler 6036 | Butler 6036 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.butlercollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.eastbutlerps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.6 vs 29.3).
- •East Butler Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Butler College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.5).
- •Butler College is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 244.
- •Butler College has grown faster over five years (-36% vs -53%).
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 Butler College better than East Butler 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 Butler College and East Butler Primary School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Butler and Butler in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Butler College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Butler Primary School has 15.5.
How do Butler College and East Butler Primary School rank in WA?
Butler College is 110th of 140 and East Butler Primary School is 469th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.