WA · Government Primary
Butler Primary School
Butler 6036 · K-6
Butler Primary School is a government primary school in Butler, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 984, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 530 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
How Butler Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Butler Primary School ranks 451st of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is East Butler Primary School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Butler Primary School scores 984 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Butler Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Butler Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Butler Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Butler | 0.9 km | 972 | 12 lower | 244 |
| Butler CollegeGovernment Secondary · Butler | 0.9 km | 965 | 19 lower | 1,039 |
| Irene McCormack Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Butler | 1.1 km | 1013 | 29 higher | 665 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Butler | 1.2 km | 1030 | 46 higher | 411 |
| West Coast Language Development Centre - Quinns Beach CampusGovernment Primary · Quinns Rocks | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Quinns Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Quinns Rocks | 1.5 km | 970 | 14 lower | 385 |
| John Butler Primary CollegeGovernment Primary · Butler | 1.5 km | 986 | 2 higher | 453 |
| Alkimos Baptist CollegeIndependent Combined · Merriwa | 1.8 km | 1038 | 54 higher | 368 |
| Alkimos CollegeGovernment Secondary · Alkimos | 2.0 km | 1006 | 22 higher | 1,219 |
| Alkimos Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alkimos | 2.1 km | 988 | 4 higher | 682 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butler Primary School a government school?
Yes, Butler Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Butler Primary School offer?
Butler Primary School offers K-6.
What is Butler Primary School's ICSEA score?
Butler Primary School has an ICSEA score of 984, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Butler Primary School?
Butler Primary School has 530 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Butler Primary School?
The nearest schools to Butler Primary School are East Butler Primary School (0.9 km), Butler College (0.9 km), Irene McCormack Catholic College (1.1 km).
Where is Butler Primary School located?
Butler Primary School is located in Butler, WA 6036. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5783.