Lake Gwelup Primary School vs West Balcatta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Gwelup Primary School
Gwelup · Government primary · K-6
552 students · ICSEA 1126
West Balcatta Primary School
Balcatta · Government primary · K-6
495 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Lake Gwelup Primary School Gwelup WA | West Balcatta Primary School Balcatta WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 583 | #230 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #882 of 4,908 | #2219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 552 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 285 | 227 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gwelup 6018 | Balcatta 6021 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5269 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5599 |
The verdict
- •Lake Gwelup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 56.5).
- •Lake Gwelup Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Gwelup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.9).
- •Lake Gwelup Primary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 495.
- •Lake Gwelup Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
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 Lake Gwelup Primary School better than West Balcatta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lake Gwelup Primary School ranks higher (71.4 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 Lake Gwelup Primary School and West Balcatta Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gwelup and Balcatta in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Gwelup Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Balcatta Primary School has 17.9.
How do Lake Gwelup Primary School and West Balcatta Primary School rank in WA?
Lake Gwelup Primary School is 69th of 583 and West Balcatta Primary School is 230th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.