Alkimos Primary School 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 Primary School
Alkimos · Government primary · K-6
682 students · ICSEA 988
Northshore Christian Grammar School
Alkimos · Independent combined · PP-12
776 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Alkimos Primary School Alkimos WA | Northshore Christian Grammar School Alkimos WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #397 of 583 | #57 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3600 of 4,908 | #579 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 682 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 339 / 343 | 392 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +248% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 58.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 36.6 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Alkimos 6038 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.education.wa.edu.au/ | www.northshore.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 37.5).
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 682.
- •Northshore Christian Grammar School has grown faster over five years (248% vs 9%).
- •Alkimos Primary School 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 Primary School better than Northshore Christian Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Northshore Christian Grammar School ranks higher (53.5 vs 37.5 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 Primary School 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 Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northshore Christian Grammar School has 13.2.
How do Alkimos Primary School and Northshore Christian Grammar School rank in WA?
Alkimos Primary School is 397th of 583 and Northshore Christian Grammar School is 57th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.