WA · Government Primary
Balcatta Primary School
Balcatta 6021 · K-6
Balcatta Primary School is a government primary school in Balcatta, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1064, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 292 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 72% have a language background other than English.
How Balcatta Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Balcatta Primary School ranks 181st of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 43 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Lawrence Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Balcatta Primary School scores 1064 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Balcatta Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Balcatta
Balcatta Primary School is located in Balcatta, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,537/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 10,813.
View full Balcatta suburb profile →Schools near Balcatta Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balcatta Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balcatta | 0.2 km | 1060 | 4 lower | 200 |
| West Coast Steiner SchoolIndependent Primary · Nollamara | 1.2 km | 1101 | 37 higher | 172 |
| Nollamara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nollamara | 1.3 km | 981 | 83 lower | 390 |
| Takari Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 1.5 km | 1055 | 9 lower | 193 |
| Balcatta Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balcatta | 1.6 km | 1045 | 19 lower | 1,088 |
| Westminster Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westminster | 1.6 km | 971 | 93 lower | 372 |
| Westminster Education Support CentreGovernment Primary · Westminster | 1.6 km | 979 | 85 lower | 97 |
| West Balcatta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 2.0 km | 1070 | 6 higher | 495 |
| Osborne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Osborne Park | 2.0 km | 1057 | 7 lower | 262 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolCatholic Primary · Nollamara | 2.1 km | 1071 | 7 higher | 192 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balcatta Primary School a government school?
Yes, Balcatta Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balcatta Primary School offer?
Balcatta Primary School offers K-6.
What is Balcatta Primary School's ICSEA score?
Balcatta Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1064, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balcatta Primary School?
Balcatta Primary School has 292 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balcatta Primary School?
The nearest schools to Balcatta Primary School are St Lawrence Primary School (0.2 km), West Coast Steiner School (1.2 km), Nollamara Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Balcatta Primary School located?
Balcatta Primary School is located in Balcatta, WA 6021. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5023.