WA · Government Primary
John Butler Primary College
Butler 6036 · K-6
John Butler Primary College is a government primary school in Butler, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 986, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 453 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
How John Butler Primary College compares
By ICSEA, John Butler Primary College ranks 444th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Alkimos College, a government secondary school 0.5 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. John Butler Primary College scores 986 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near John Butler Primary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Butler Primary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkimos CollegeGovernment Secondary · Alkimos | 0.5 km | 1006 | 20 higher | 1,219 |
| Alkimos Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alkimos | 0.9 km | 988 | 2 higher | 682 |
| Alkimos Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alkimos | 1.1 km | 1030 | 44 higher | 600 |
| Butler Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Butler | 1.5 km | 984 | 2 lower | 530 |
| St James' Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Alkimos | 1.9 km | 1053 | 67 higher | 1,137 |
| East Butler Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Butler | 2.0 km | 972 | 14 lower | 244 |
| Butler CollegeGovernment Secondary · Butler | 2.4 km | 965 | 21 lower | 1,039 |
| Irene McCormack Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Butler | 2.6 km | 1013 | 27 higher | 665 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Butler | 2.7 km | 1030 | 44 higher | 411 |
| West Coast Language Development Centre - Quinns Beach CampusGovernment Primary · Quinns Rocks | 2.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Butler Primary College a government school?
Yes, John Butler Primary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does John Butler Primary College offer?
John Butler Primary College offers K-6.
What is John Butler Primary College's ICSEA score?
John Butler Primary College has an ICSEA score of 986, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Butler Primary College?
John Butler Primary College has 453 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Butler Primary College?
The nearest schools to John Butler Primary College are Alkimos College (0.5 km), Alkimos Primary School (0.9 km), Alkimos Beach Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is John Butler Primary College located?
John Butler Primary College is located in Butler, WA 6036. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5835.