Butler Primary School vs John Butler Primary College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Primary School
Butler · Government primary · K-6
530 students · ICSEA 984
John Butler Primary College
Butler · Government primary · K-6
453 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Butler Primary School Butler WA | John Butler Primary College Butler WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #429 of 583 | #316 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3898 of 4,908 | #2847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 530 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 287 | 191 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 41.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Butler 6036 | Butler 6036 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5783 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5835 |
The verdict
- •John Butler Primary College scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 33.2).
- •John Butler Primary College has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Butler Primary College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.8).
- •Butler Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 453.
- •John Butler Primary College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -14%).
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 Primary School better than John Butler Primary College?
On the Success Index, John Butler Primary College ranks higher (47.9 vs 33.2 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 Butler Primary School and John Butler Primary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Butler and Butler in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Butler Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Butler Primary College has 13.1.
How do Butler Primary School and John Butler Primary College rank in WA?
Butler Primary School is 429th of 583 and John Butler Primary College is 316th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.