Rivergums Primary School vs Sheoak Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rivergums Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 997
Sheoak Grove Primary School
Baldivis · Government primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Rivergums Primary School Baldivis WA | Sheoak Grove Primary School Baldivis WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #399 of 583 | #421 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3616 of 4,908 | #3820 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 566 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 291 | 297 / 306 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +127% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Baldivis 6171 | Baldivis 6171 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rivergumsps.wa.edu.au/ | sheoakgroveps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rivergums Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 34.4).
- •Rivergums Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rivergums Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Sheoak Grove Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 566.
- •Sheoak Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (127% vs -16%).
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 Rivergums Primary School better than Sheoak Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rivergums Primary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 34.4 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 Rivergums Primary School and Sheoak Grove Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baldivis and Baldivis in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rivergums Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sheoak Grove Primary School has 18.1.
How do Rivergums Primary School and Sheoak Grove Primary School rank in WA?
Rivergums Primary School is 399th of 583 and Sheoak Grove Primary School is 421st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.