Salvado Catholic College vs West Byford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Salvado Catholic College
Byford · Catholic combined · PP-11
867 students · ICSEA 1035
West Byford Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
817 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Salvado Catholic College Byford WA | West Byford Primary School Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 172 | #436 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #735 of 1,259 | #3947 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-11 | K-6 |
| Students | 867 | 817 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 426 | 376 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +160% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.6 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.salvado.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5833 |
The verdict
- •Salvado Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 32.6).
- •Salvado Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salvado Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Salvado Catholic College is the larger school with 867 students compared with 817.
- •Salvado Catholic College has grown faster over five years (160% vs 3%).
- •Salvado Catholic College is a catholic school while West Byford Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Salvado Catholic College better than West Byford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salvado Catholic College ranks higher (46.2 vs 32.6 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 Salvado Catholic College and West Byford Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Byford and Byford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Salvado Catholic College has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Byford Primary School has 17.2.
How do Salvado Catholic College and West Byford Primary School rank in WA?
Salvado Catholic College is 86th of 172 and West Byford Primary School is 436th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.