North Balga Primary School vs O'Connor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 548 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Balga Primary School
Balga · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 922
O'Connor Primary School
Kalgoorlie · Government primary · K-6
761 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | North Balga Primary School Balga WA | O'Connor Primary School Kalgoorlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #458 of 583 | #505 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4116 of 4,908 | #4427 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 276 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 154 | 379 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 32.2 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 22% |
| Suburb | Balga 6061 | Kalgoorlie 6430 |
| Council area | Stirling | Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5499 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5743 |
The verdict
- •North Balga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.1 vs 26.1).
- •O'Connor Primary School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 276.
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 North Balga Primary School better than O'Connor Primary School?
On the Success Index, North Balga Primary School ranks higher (30.1 vs 26.1 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 North Balga Primary School and O'Connor Primary School?
About 548 km in a straight line, between Balga and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Balga Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and O'Connor Primary School has 14.9.
How do North Balga Primary School and O'Connor Primary School rank in WA?
North Balga Primary School is 458th of 583 and O'Connor Primary School is 505th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.