Gooseberry Hill Primary School vs West Balcatta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gooseberry Hill Primary School
Gooseberry Hill · Government primary · K-6
429 students · ICSEA 1069
West Balcatta Primary School
Balcatta · Government primary · K-6
495 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Gooseberry Hill Primary School Gooseberry Hill WA | West Balcatta Primary School Balcatta WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 583 | #230 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1924 of 4,908 | #2219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 429 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 226 | 227 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gooseberry Hill 6076 | Balcatta 6021 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5551 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5599 |
The verdict
- •Gooseberry Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 56.5).
- •West Balcatta Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gooseberry Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.9).
- •West Balcatta Primary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 429.
- •West Balcatta Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Gooseberry Hill Primary School better than West Balcatta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gooseberry Hill Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 56.5 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 Gooseberry Hill Primary School and West Balcatta Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Gooseberry Hill and Balcatta in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gooseberry Hill Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Balcatta Primary School has 17.9.
How do Gooseberry Hill Primary School and West Balcatta Primary School rank in WA?
Gooseberry Hill Primary School is 190th of 583 and West Balcatta Primary School is 230th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.