WA · Government Primary
South Ballajura Primary School
Ballajura 6066 · K-6
South Ballajura Primary School is a government primary school in Ballajura, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 939, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 355 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
How South Ballajura Primary School compares
By ICSEA, South Ballajura Primary School ranks 591st of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is South Ballajura Education Support Centre, a government 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. South Ballajura Primary School scores 939 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For South Ballajura Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Ballajura
South Ballajura Primary School is located in Ballajura, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,726/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 18,459.
View full Ballajura suburb profile →Schools near South Ballajura Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs South Ballajura Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ballajura Education Support CentreGovernment Primary · Ballajura | 0.2 km | 999 | 60 higher | 97 |
| Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballajura | 1.2 km | 1016 | 77 higher | 393 |
| Ballajura Community CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ballajura | 2.0 km | 960 | 21 higher | 929 |
| Beechboro Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Bennett Springs | 2.2 km | 1072 | 133 higher | 305 |
| Beechboro Christian School - Marshall Road CampusIndependent Primary · Bennett Springs | 2.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Ballajura Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballajura | 2.4 km | 1017 | 78 higher | 674 |
| John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School - John Septimus Roe (Beechboro)Independent Primary · Beechboro | 2.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Al-Ameen College - Malaga CampusIndependent Combined · Malaga | 2.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| West Beechboro Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Beechboro | 2.7 km | 959 | 20 higher | 429 |
| Alta-1 College - Malaga Campus (Action Road)Independent Secondary · Malaga | 2.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Ballajura Primary School a government school?
Yes, South Ballajura Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does South Ballajura Primary School offer?
South Ballajura Primary School offers K-6.
What is South Ballajura Primary School's ICSEA score?
South Ballajura Primary School has an ICSEA score of 939, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend South Ballajura Primary School?
South Ballajura Primary School has 355 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near South Ballajura Primary School?
The nearest schools to South Ballajura Primary School are South Ballajura Education Support Centre (0.2 km), Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School (1.2 km), Ballajura Community College (2.0 km).
Where is South Ballajura Primary School located?
South Ballajura Primary School is located in Ballajura, WA 6066. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5734.