Alkimos Baptist College vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 838 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alkimos Baptist College
Merriwa · Independent combined · PP-12
368 students · ICSEA 1038
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Butler · Catholic primary · PP-6
411 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Alkimos Baptist College Merriwa WA | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Butler WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 172 | #268 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #740 of 1,259 | #2487 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 368 | 411 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 191 | 197 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Merriwa 6030 | Butler 6036 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimosbc.wa.edu.au | www.stfrancisbutler.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.0 vs 45.9).
- •Alkimos Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkimos Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.2).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 368.
- •Alkimos Baptist College has grown faster over five years (23% vs 6%).
- •Alkimos Baptist College is a independent school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Alkimos Baptist College better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alkimos Baptist College and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Merriwa and Butler in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos Baptist College has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has 18.2.
How do Alkimos Baptist College and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Alkimos Baptist College is 88th of 172 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 268th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.