Pine View Primary School vs Ridge View Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pine View Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 994
Ridge View Secondary College
Baldivis · Government high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Pine View Primary School Baldivis WA | Ridge View Secondary College Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #319 of 583 | #83 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2892 of 4,908 | #955 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 321 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 167 | 461 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +179% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 64.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pineviewps.wa.edu.au/ | www.ridgeviewsc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pine View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 39.9).
- •Pine View Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pine View Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.3).
- •Ridge View Secondary College is the larger school with 982 students compared with 321.
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 Pine View Primary School better than Ridge View Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Pine View Primary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 39.9 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 Pine View Primary School and Ridge View Secondary College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pine View Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ridge View Secondary College has 15.3.
How do Pine View Primary School and Ridge View Secondary College rank in WA?
Pine View Primary School is 319th of 583 and Ridge View Secondary College is 83rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.