Alkimos College vs Northshore Christian Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.9 km 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
Northshore Christian Grammar School
Alkimos · Independent combined · PP-12
776 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Alkimos College Alkimos WA | Northshore Christian Grammar School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 140 | #57 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 1,472 | #579 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,219 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 585 / 634 | 392 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 239 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +597% | +248% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 58.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 36.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimoscollege.wa.edu.au | www.northshore.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 50.4).
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkimos College is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 776.
- •Alkimos College has grown faster over five years (597% vs 248%).
- •Alkimos College is a government school while Northshore Christian Grammar School is an independent 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 College better than Northshore Christian Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Northshore Christian Grammar School ranks higher (53.5 vs 50.4 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 Northshore Christian Grammar School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Alkimos and Alkimos in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northshore Christian Grammar School has 13.2.
How do Alkimos College and Northshore Christian Grammar School rank in WA?
Alkimos College is 58th of 140 and Northshore Christian Grammar School is 57th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.