East Butler Primary School vs High Wycombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 43 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Butler Primary School
Butler · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 972
High Wycombe Primary School
High Wycombe · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | East Butler Primary School Butler WA | High Wycombe Primary School High Wycombe WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #469 of 583 | #442 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4178 of 4,908 | #3977 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 244 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 109 | 193 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -53% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 12% |
| Suburb | Butler 6036 | High Wycombe 6057 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastbutlerps.wa.edu.au/ | www.highwycombeps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •High Wycombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.1 vs 29.3).
- •East Butler Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.9).
- •High Wycombe Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 244.
- •High Wycombe Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% 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 East Butler Primary School better than High Wycombe Primary School?
On the Success Index, High Wycombe Primary School ranks higher (32.1 vs 29.3 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 East Butler Primary School and High Wycombe Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Butler and High Wycombe in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Butler Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and High Wycombe Primary School has 16.9.
How do East Butler Primary School and High Wycombe Primary School rank in WA?
East Butler Primary School is 469th of 583 and High Wycombe Primary School is 442nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.