Alkimos Beach Primary School vs Parkwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 51 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
Parkwood Primary School
Parkwood · Government primary · K-6
619 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Alkimos Beach Primary School Alkimos WA | Parkwood Primary School Parkwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 583 | #224 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2673 of 4,908 | #2170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 600 | 619 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 283 | 286 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Parkwood 6147 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimosbeachps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5581 |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 50.1).
- •Parkwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Parkwood Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 600.
- •Parkwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Parkwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parkwood Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 50.1 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 Parkwood Primary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Alkimos and Parkwood 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 Parkwood Primary School has 15.2.
How do Alkimos Beach Primary School and Parkwood Primary School rank in WA?
Alkimos Beach Primary School is 292nd of 583 and Parkwood Primary School is 224th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.