West Byford Primary School vs Woodland Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
West Byford Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
817 students · ICSEA 992
Woodland Grove Primary School
Byford · Government primary · K-6
781 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | West Byford Primary School Byford WA | Woodland Grove Primary School Byford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #436 of 583 | #390 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3947 of 4,908 | #3524 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 817 | 781 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 441 | 407 / 374 |
| Foundation intake | 98 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.6 | 42.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Byford 6122 | Byford 6122 |
| Council area | Serpentine-Jarrahdale | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5833 | woodlandgroveps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodland Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.7 vs 32.6).
- •Woodland Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Byford Primary School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 781.
- •Woodland Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 3%).
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 West Byford Primary School better than Woodland Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodland Grove Primary School ranks higher (38.7 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 West Byford Primary School and Woodland Grove Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Byford and Byford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
West Byford Primary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodland Grove Primary School has 17.2.
How do West Byford Primary School and Woodland Grove Primary School rank in WA?
West Byford Primary School is 436th of 583 and Woodland Grove Primary School is 390th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.