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Grandis Primary School vs Tapping Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGrandis Primary School
Banksia Grove WA
Tapping Primary School
Tapping WA
Success Index
40
Lower 50%
44
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#384 of 583#345 of 583
National rank (type)#3447 of 4,908#3157 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students750497
Girls / boys391 / 359249 / 248
Foundation intake9557
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+123%-27%
ICSEA
Average 1000
9931023
ICSEA percentile43th57th
Top SEA quarter9%14%
Bottom SEA quarter33%27%
Students per teacher17.916.8
Teaching staff (FTE)40.027.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE)24.211.9
Language background other than English28%23%
Indigenous students7%2%
SuburbBanksia Grove 6031Tapping 6065
Council areaWannerooWanneroo
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitegrandisps.wa.edu.au/www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5802

The verdict

  • •Tapping Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.9 vs 39.6).
  • •Tapping Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Tapping Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.9).
  • •Grandis Primary School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 497.
  • •Grandis Primary School has grown faster over five years (123% vs -27%).

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 Grandis Primary School better than Tapping Primary School?

On the Success Index, Tapping Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 39.6 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 Grandis Primary School and Tapping Primary School?

About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Banksia Grove and Tapping in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Grandis Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tapping Primary School has 16.8.

How do Grandis Primary School and Tapping Primary School rank in WA?

Grandis Primary School is 384th of 583 and Tapping Primary School is 345th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.