West Balcatta Primary School
West Balcatta Primary School is a government primary school in Balcatta, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1070, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 495 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 44% have a language background other than English.
Balcatta WA 6021. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How West Balcatta Primary School compares
By ICSEA, West Balcatta Primary School ranks 163rd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 43 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Balcatta Senior High School, a government secondary 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 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. West Balcatta Primary School scores 1070, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For West Balcatta Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Balcatta
West Balcatta Primary School is located in Balcatta, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,537/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 10,813.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Balcatta suburb profileSchools near West Balcatta Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs West Balcatta Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcatta Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balcatta | 0.4 km | 1045 | 25 lower | 1,088 |
| Lake Gwelup Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gwelup | 1.1 km | 1126 | 56 higher | 552 |
| St Lawrence Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balcatta | 1.9 km | 1060 | 10 lower | 200 |
| Balcatta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balcatta | 2.0 km | 1064 | 6 lower | 292 |
| Glendale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamersley | 2.7 km | 1066 | 4 lower | 317 |
| Westminster Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westminster | 2.7 km | 971 | 99 lower | 372 |
| Yuluma Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Innaloo | 2.8 km | 1038 | 32 lower | 368 |
| East Hamersley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamersley | 2.9 km | 1051 | 19 lower | 248 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Balcatta Primary School a government school?
Yes, West Balcatta Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does West Balcatta Primary School offer?
West Balcatta Primary School offers K-6.
What is West Balcatta Primary School's ICSEA score?
West Balcatta Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1070, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend West Balcatta Primary School?
West Balcatta Primary School has 495 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near West Balcatta Primary School?
The nearest schools to West Balcatta Primary School are Balcatta Senior High School (0.4 km), Lake Gwelup Primary School (1.1 km), Takari Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is West Balcatta Primary School located?
West Balcatta Primary School is located in Balcatta, WA 6021. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5599.