Joseph Banks Secondary College vs Tapping Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Banks Secondary College
Banksia Grove · Government high school · 7-12
1,411 students · ICSEA 989
Tapping Primary School
Tapping · Government primary · K-6
497 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Joseph Banks Secondary College Banksia Grove WA | Tapping Primary School Tapping WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 140 | #345 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1138 of 1,472 | #3157 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,411 | 497 |
| Girls / boys | 701 / 710 | 249 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 225 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 243 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.1 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Banksia Grove 6031 | Tapping 6065 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4192 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5802 |
The verdict
- •Tapping Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.9 vs 31.8).
- •Tapping Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Joseph Banks Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.8).
- •Joseph Banks Secondary College is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 497.
- •Joseph Banks Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Joseph Banks Secondary College better than Tapping Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tapping Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 31.8 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 Joseph Banks Secondary College and Tapping Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Banksia Grove and Tapping in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Joseph Banks Secondary College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tapping Primary School has 16.8.
How do Joseph Banks Secondary College and Tapping Primary School rank in WA?
Joseph Banks Secondary College is 97th of 140 and Tapping Primary School is 345th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.