Falls Road Primary School vs South Padbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 33 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Falls Road Primary School
Lesmurdie · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1067
South Padbury Primary School
Padbury · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Falls Road Primary School Lesmurdie WA | South Padbury Primary School Padbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 583 | #191 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2025 of 4,908 | #1927 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 298 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 151 | 188 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lesmurdie 6076 | Padbury 6025 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5622 | southpadburyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South Padbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 58.8).
- •South Padbury Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 298.
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 Falls Road Primary School better than South Padbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Padbury Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 58.8 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 Falls Road Primary School and South Padbury Primary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Lesmurdie and Padbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Falls Road Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Padbury Primary School has 17.0.
How do Falls Road Primary School and South Padbury Primary School rank in WA?
Falls Road Primary School is 206th of 583 and South Padbury Primary School is 191st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.