Alkimos College vs St James' Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
St James' Anglican School
Alkimos · Independent combined · PP-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Alkimos College Alkimos WA | St James' Anglican School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 140 | #66 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 1,472 | #629 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,219 | 1,137 |
| Girls / boys | 585 / 634 | 568 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 239 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +597% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 77.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 46.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkimoscollege.wa.edu.au | www.stjames.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.4 vs 51.3).
- •St James' Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkimos College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.6).
- •Alkimos College is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 1,137.
- •Alkimos College has grown faster over five years (597% vs 73%).
- •Alkimos College is a government school while St James' Anglican 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 St James' Anglican School?
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 College and St James' Anglican School?
About 1.5 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 St James' Anglican School has 14.6.
How do Alkimos College and St James' Anglican School rank in WA?
Alkimos College is 58th of 140 and St James' Anglican School is 66th of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.