Alkimos Beach Primary School vs John Butler Primary College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km 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
John Butler Primary College
Butler · Government primary · K-6
453 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Alkimos Beach Primary School Alkimos WA | John Butler Primary College Butler WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 583 | #316 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2673 of 4,908 | #2847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 600 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 283 | 191 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 41.6 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Butler 6036 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimosbeachps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5835 |
The verdict
- •Alkimos Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 47.9).
- •Alkimos Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Butler Primary College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.5).
- •Alkimos Beach Primary School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 453.
- •John Butler Primary College has grown faster over five years (10% 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 John Butler Primary College?
On the Success Index, Alkimos Beach Primary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 47.9 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 Beach Primary School and John Butler Primary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alkimos and Butler 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 John Butler Primary College has 13.1.
How do Alkimos Beach Primary School and John Butler Primary College rank in WA?
Alkimos Beach Primary School is 292nd of 583 and John Butler Primary College is 316th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.