Golden Bay Primary School vs Singleton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Bay Primary School
Golden Bay · Government primary · K-6
511 students · ICSEA 961
Singleton Primary School
Singleton · Government primary · K-6
629 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Golden Bay Primary School Golden Bay WA | Singleton Primary School Singleton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #457 of 583 | #380 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4111 of 4,908 | #3424 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 511 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 275 | 326 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Golden Bay 6174 | Singleton 6175 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5838 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5736 |
The verdict
- •Singleton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 30.1).
- •Singleton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Bay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.8).
- •Singleton Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 511.
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 Golden Bay Primary School better than Singleton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Singleton Primary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 30.1 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 Golden Bay Primary School and Singleton Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Golden Bay and Singleton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Bay Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Singleton Primary School has 19.8.
How do Golden Bay Primary School and Singleton Primary School rank in WA?
Golden Bay Primary School is 457th of 583 and Singleton Primary School is 380th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.