Byford Primary School vs Kingston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 118 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Byford Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
426 students · ICSEA 969
Kingston Primary School
Australind · Government primary · K-6
582 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Byford Primary School Byford WA | Kingston Primary School Australind WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #474 of 583 | #486 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4204 of 4,908 | #4313 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 426 | 582 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 222 | 267 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Australind 6233 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.byfordps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5810 |
The verdict
- •Byford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 27.5).
- •Kingston Primary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 426.
- •Byford Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -20%).
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 Byford Primary School better than Kingston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Byford Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 27.5 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 Byford Primary School and Kingston Primary School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Byford and Australind in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Byford Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingston Primary School has 17.4.
How do Byford Primary School and Kingston Primary School rank in WA?
Byford Primary School is 474th of 583 and Kingston Primary School is 486th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.