Henley Beach Primary School vs West Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Henley Beach Primary School
Henley Beach South · Government primary · U, R-6
354 students · ICSEA 1104
West Beach Primary School
West Beach · Government primary · U, R-6
297 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Henley Beach Primary School Henley Beach South SA | West Beach Primary School West Beach SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 348 | #86 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1355 of 4,908 | #1370 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 354 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 193 | 152 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Henley Beach South 5022 | West Beach 5024 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.henleyps.sa.edu.au | www.wbeachps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.2 vs 66.1).
- •Henley Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •Henley Beach Primary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 297.
- •West Beach Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -26%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henley Beach Primary School better than West Beach Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Henley Beach Primary School and West Beach Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Henley Beach South and West Beach in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henley Beach Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Beach Primary School has 16.1.
How do Henley Beach Primary School and West Beach Primary School rank in SA?
Henley Beach Primary School is 84th of 348 and West Beach Primary School is 86th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.