Bambara Primary School
Bambara Primary School is a government primary school in Padbury, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1063, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Padbury WA 6025. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bambara Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bambara Primary School ranks 188th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 20th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Craigie Heights Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Bambara Primary School scores 1063, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bambara Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Padbury
Bambara Primary School is located in Padbury, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,065/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 8,626.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Padbury suburb profileSchools near Bambara Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bambara Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigie Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Craigie | 0.8 km | 1036 | 27 lower | 365 |
| West Coast Language Development CentreGovernment Primary · Padbury | 0.8 km | 1033 | 30 lower | 302 |
| Springfield Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kallaroo | 1.1 km | 1053 | 10 lower | 232 |
| Whitford Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Craigie | 1.5 km | 1092 | 29 higher | 637 |
| South Padbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Padbury | 1.6 km | 1067 | 4 higher | 373 |
| St Mark's Anglican Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Hillarys | 1.9 km | 1112 | 49 higher | 1,856 |
| Hillarys Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hillarys | 1.9 km | 1088 | 25 higher | 522 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bambara Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bambara Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bambara Primary School offer?
Bambara Primary School offers K-6.
What is Bambara Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bambara Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1063, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bambara Primary School?
Bambara Primary School has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bambara Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bambara Primary School are Craigie Heights Primary School (0.8 km), West Coast Language Development Centre (0.8 km), Padbury Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Bambara Primary School located?
Bambara Primary School is located in Padbury, WA 6025. Visit the school website at http://www.bambaraps.wa.edu.au.