Makybe Rise Primary School vs Rivergums Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Makybe Rise Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
805 students · ICSEA 1002
Rivergums Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Makybe Rise Primary School Baldivis WA | Rivergums Primary School Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #405 of 583 | #399 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3692 of 4,908 | #3616 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 805 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 421 / 384 | 275 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.8 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5824 | rivergumsps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rivergums Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 36.2).
- •Makybe Rise Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rivergums Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.9).
- •Makybe Rise Primary School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 566.
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 Makybe Rise Primary School better than Rivergums Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rivergums Primary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 36.2 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 Makybe Rise Primary School and Rivergums Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Makybe Rise Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rivergums Primary School has 17.0.
How do Makybe Rise Primary School and Rivergums Primary School rank in WA?
Makybe Rise Primary School is 405th of 583 and Rivergums Primary School is 399th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.