St Lawrence Primary School vs Takari 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.
St Lawrence Primary School
Balcatta · Catholic primary · PP-6
200 students · ICSEA 1060
Takari Primary School
Balcatta · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | St Lawrence Primary School Balcatta WA | Takari Primary School Balcatta WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 583 | #138 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2018 of 4,908 | #1492 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 200 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 91 | 97 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balcatta 6021 | Balcatta 6021 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5507 |
The verdict
- •Takari Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 58.9).
- •St Lawrence Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Takari Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.9).
- •St Lawrence Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 193.
- •Takari Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
- •St Lawrence Primary School is a catholic school while Takari 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 St Lawrence Primary School better than Takari Primary School?
On the Success Index, Takari Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 58.9 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 St Lawrence Primary School and Takari Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Balcatta and Balcatta in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Lawrence Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Takari Primary School has 15.5.
How do St Lawrence Primary School and Takari Primary School rank in WA?
St Lawrence Primary School is 205th of 583 and Takari Primary School is 138th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.