Alkimos College vs John Butler Primary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 515 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alkimos College
Alkimos · Government high school · 7-12
1,219 students · ICSEA 1006
John Butler Primary College
Butler · Government primary · K-6
453 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Alkimos College Alkimos WA | John Butler Primary College Butler WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 140 | #316 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 1,472 | #2847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,219 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 585 / 634 | 191 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 239 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +597% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 41.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Butler 6036 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimoscollege.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5835 |
The verdict
- •Alkimos College scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 47.9).
- •Alkimos College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkimos College is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 453.
- •Alkimos College has grown faster over five years (597% vs 10%).
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 College better than John Butler Primary College?
On the Success Index, Alkimos College ranks higher (50.4 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 College and John Butler Primary College?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Alkimos and Butler in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Butler Primary College has 13.1.
How do Alkimos College and John Butler Primary College rank in WA?
Alkimos College is 58th of 140 and John Butler Primary College is 316th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.