Alkimos Beach Primary School vs Alkimos College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 562 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alkimos Beach Primary School
Alkimos · Government primary · K-6
600 students · ICSEA 1030
Alkimos College
Alkimos · Government high school · 7-12
1,219 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Alkimos Beach Primary School Alkimos WA | Alkimos College Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 583 | #58 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2673 of 4,908 | #734 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 600 | 1,219 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 283 | 585 / 634 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 239 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +597% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 90.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimosbeachps.wa.edu.au/ | www.alkimoscollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.1 vs 50.4).
- •Alkimos Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkimos College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.5).
- •Alkimos College is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 600.
- •Alkimos College has grown faster over five years (597% vs -11%).
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 Beach Primary School better than Alkimos College?
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 Alkimos Beach Primary School and Alkimos College?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Alkimos and Alkimos in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos Beach Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Alkimos College has 13.5.
How do Alkimos Beach Primary School and Alkimos College rank in WA?
Alkimos Beach Primary School is 292nd of 583 and Alkimos College is 58th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.