St Lawrence Primary School vs Westminster Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
Westminster Education Support Centre
Westminster · Government special · K-6
97 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | St Lawrence Primary School Balcatta WA | Westminster Education Support Centre Westminster WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2018 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 200 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 91 | 21 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +87% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Balcatta 6021 | Westminster 6061 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6046 |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westminster Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 18.9).
- •St Lawrence Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 97.
- •Westminster Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (87% vs -4%).
- •St Lawrence Primary School is a catholic school while Westminster Education Support Centre 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 Westminster Education Support Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Lawrence Primary School and Westminster Education Support Centre?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Balcatta and Westminster 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 Westminster Education Support Centre has 4.8.
How do St Lawrence Primary School and Westminster Education Support Centre rank in WA?
St Lawrence Primary School is 205th of 583 and Westminster Education Support Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.