Golden Bay Primary School

Golden Bay Primary School is a government primary school in Golden Bay, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 961, it sits in the 29th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 511 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.

Golden Bay WA 6174. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
961
29th percentile
Enrolments
511
K-6
Students per teacher
15:1
35 teaching staff
Indigenous students
8%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
12%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Golden Bay Primary School compares

By ICSEA, Golden Bay Primary School ranks 543rd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Comet Bay College, a government secondary 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. Golden Bay Primary School scores 961, near average.

ICSEA 961Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
961
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Golden Bay Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.

Golden Bay Primary School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Golden Bay

Golden Bay Primary School is located in Golden Bay, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,891/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 5,681.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Golden Bay suburb profile

Schools near Golden Bay Primary School

The 5 nearest schools to Golden Bay Primary School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Golden Bay Primary SchoolStudents
Comet Bay CollegeGovernment Secondary · Secret Harbour0.8 km1004 43 higher1,879
Comet Bay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Secret Harbour1.5 km1005 44 higher638
Singleton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Singleton2.0 km994 33 higher629
Secret Harbour Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Secret Harbour2.1 km1017 56 higher644
Coastal Lakes CollegeGovernment Secondary · Lakelands5.0 km975 14 higher1,145

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Bay Primary School a government school?

Yes, Golden Bay Primary School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Golden Bay Primary School offer?

Golden Bay Primary School offers K-6.

What is Golden Bay Primary School's ICSEA score?

Golden Bay Primary School has an ICSEA score of 961, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Golden Bay Primary School?

Golden Bay Primary School has 511 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.

What schools are near Golden Bay Primary School?

The nearest schools to Golden Bay Primary School are Comet Bay College (0.8 km), Comet Bay Primary School (1.5 km), Singleton Primary School (2.0 km).

Where is Golden Bay Primary School located?

Golden Bay Primary School is located in Golden Bay, WA 6174. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5838.

Golden Bay Primary School official website