Byford Secondary College vs Woodland Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 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
Woodland Grove Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
781 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Byford Secondary College Byford WA | Woodland Grove Primary School Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 140 | #390 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1175 of 1,472 | #3524 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,419 | 781 |
| Girls / boys | 687 / 732 | 407 / 374 |
| Foundation intake | – | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | 268 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.8 | 42.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.8 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 30% |
| 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 | woodlandgroveps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodland Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.7 vs 30.2).
- •Woodland Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 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 781.
- •Woodland Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -2%).
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 Woodland Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodland Grove Primary School ranks higher (38.7 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 Woodland Grove Primary School?
About 2.1 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 Woodland Grove Primary School has 17.2.
How do Byford Secondary College and Woodland Grove Primary School rank in WA?
Byford Secondary College is 107th of 140 and Woodland Grove Primary School is 390th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.