Gidgegannup Primary School vs Roebuck Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1656 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gidgegannup Primary School
Gidgegannup · Government primary · K-6
187 students · ICSEA 1006
Roebuck Primary School
Broome · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Gidgegannup Primary School Gidgegannup WA | Roebuck Primary School Broome WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 583 | #321 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2962 of 4,908 | #2923 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 187 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 96 | 163 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Gidgegannup 6083 | Broome 6725 |
| Council area | Swan | Broome |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5726 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5772&pageID=SO01 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.4 vs 46.9).
- •Gidgegannup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.6).
- •Roebuck Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 187.
- •Gidgegannup Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -19%).
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 Gidgegannup Primary School better than Roebuck Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gidgegannup Primary School and Roebuck Primary School?
About 1656 km in a straight line, between Gidgegannup and Broome in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gidgegannup Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roebuck Primary School has 15.6.
How do Gidgegannup Primary School and Roebuck Primary School rank in WA?
Gidgegannup Primary School is 326th of 583 and Roebuck Primary School is 321st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.