WA · Government Primary
Bassendean Primary School
Bassendean 6054 · K-6
Bassendean Primary School is a government primary school in Bassendean, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1096, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 380 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
How Bassendean Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bassendean Primary School ranks 107th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael's School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Bassendean Primary School scores 1096 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Bassendean Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bassendean Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bassendean | 0.4 km | 1109 | 13 higher | 208 |
| Casa Mia Montessori Community SchoolIndependent Primary · Bassendean | 0.5 km | 1094 | 2 lower | 53 |
| WORKreadyWA Training and Education CentreIndependent Secondary · Bassendean | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cyril Jackson Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Bassendean | 1.2 km | 962 | 134 lower | 671 |
| Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support CentreGovernment Secondary · Bassendean | 1.2 km | 973 | 123 lower | 48 |
| Ashfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashfield | 1.5 km | 923 | 173 lower | 165 |
| Guildford Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford | 1.5 km | 1044 | 52 lower | 315 |
| Eden Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eden Hill | 1.7 km | 1019 | 77 lower | 414 |
| Anzac Terrace Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bassendean | 1.9 km | 1025 | 71 lower | 364 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Lockridge | 2.5 km | 1064 | 32 lower | 431 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bassendean Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bassendean Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bassendean Primary School offer?
Bassendean Primary School offers K-6.
What is Bassendean Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bassendean Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1096, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bassendean Primary School?
Bassendean Primary School has 380 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bassendean Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bassendean Primary School are St Michael's School (0.4 km), Casa Mia Montessori Community School (0.5 km), WORKreadyWA Training and Education Centre (0.7 km).
Where is Bassendean Primary School located?
Bassendean Primary School is located in Bassendean, WA 6054. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5030.