Byford Secondary College vs West Byford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Byford Secondary College
Byford · Government high school · 7-12
1,419 students · ICSEA 971
West Byford Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
817 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Byford Secondary College Byford WA | West Byford Primary School Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 140 | #436 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1175 of 1,472 | #3947 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,419 | 817 |
| Girls / boys | 687 / 732 | 376 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | – | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 268 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.8 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.8 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.byfordsc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5833 |
The verdict
- •West Byford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 30.2).
- •West Byford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Byford Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.2).
- •Byford Secondary College is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 817.
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 Secondary College better than West Byford Primary School?
On the Success Index, West Byford Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 30.2 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 Byford Secondary College and West Byford Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Byford and Byford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Byford Secondary College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Byford Primary School has 17.2.
How do Byford Secondary College and West Byford Primary School rank in WA?
Byford Secondary College is 107th of 140 and West Byford Primary School is 436th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.